American English
/maɪt̚/
One syllable.
Used to say that something is possible, but not certain, now or in the future.
Practice out loudUsed to say that something is possible, but not certain, now or in the future.
It might rain tonight.
She might be at home.
After might, use the verb without to or -s: might go, not might to go or might goes.
might happen · might be right · might not work · might need
might + verb
might be + adjective/noun
Used to give advice in a gentle, less direct way.
You might want to save a copy.
You might try restarting the computer.
might want to check · might want to consider · might try
subject + might want to + verb
you might try + noun/gerund
Used to say that something possibly happened before now.
They might have missed the train.
He might have left his keys at work.
might have happened · might have forgotten · might have missed
might have + past participle
subject + might not have + past participle
Great power or physical strength.
The army's might was clear after the victory.
She lifted the box with all her might.
military might · with all one's might · the might of an empire
the might of + noun
with all one's might
Used to say that an action is a reasonable choice because there is no better option.
We might as well take a taxi.