might
Translation
might, may, power
Examples
It might rain later.
It might rain later.
Might I ask a question?
Might I ask a question?
He fought with all his might.
He fought with all his might.
Grammar Patterns
might + [base verb] to express possibility It might rain later.
Might I/we + [base verb]...? to ask for permission politely Might I ask a question?
with all one's might (noun) with all one's strength He fought with all his might.
Similar Words
Synonyms: may, could (as modal verb); strength, power (as noun)
Etymology
From the past tense of the Old English verb 'magan', meaning 'to be able'.
Memory Tips
'Might' often expresses a weaker possibility than 'may'. Think of it as a 'mite' of a chance.