might
Translation
might, power, strength
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.
with all one's might with all one's strength He fought with all his might.
Similar Words
Synonyms (verb): may, could; Synonyms (noun): strength, power, force
Etymology
Past tense of the Old English verb 'magan' (to be able). Related to the modern 'may'.
Memory Tips
'Might' suggests a smaller possibility than 'may'. Think of it as a 'mite' (a tiny thing) of a chance.