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might1
- 1) verb, (takes an implied infinitive or an infinitive without to) used as an auxiliary
- 2) verb, making the past tense or subjunctive mood of may
- 3) verb, expressing theoretical possibility: he might well come. In this sense might looks to the future and functions as a weak form of may. See may
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008
might2
- 1) noun, power, force, or vigour, esp of a great or supreme kind
- 2) noun, physical strength
- 3) noun, (with) might and main. See main
Etymology
Old English miht; compare Old High German maht, Dutch macht
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008
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strength, power, force, energy, ability, capacity, efficiency, capability, sway, clout (informal), vigour, prowess, potency, efficacy, valour, puissance