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/maɪt/Definitions
Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.
Physical strength or force.
Example: He pushed with all his might, but still it would not move.
The ability to do something.
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Mighty; powerful.
Possible.
/maɪt/Definitions
To be strong; to have power (over).
(auxiliary) To be able; can.
To be able to go.
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests.
Example: you may smoke outside; may I sit there?
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(auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions.
Example: I might go to the party, but I haven't decided yet.
Used to indicate a desired past action that was not done.
Example: Hey man, you might have warned me about the thunderstorm.
(auxiliary) Even though.
Example: I might be in a wheelchair, but I still want to be treated as a lady.
(auxiliary) Used in polite requests for permission
Example: Might I take the last biscuit?