CEFR A2

might

modal verb, noun

Meaning

Used to express possibility or probability.

Examples

It might rain later, so bring an umbrella.
He might be late because of the traffic.

Synonyms: could, may, possibly, perhaps

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might (A2)

modal verb, noun

Pronunciation: /maɪt/

Definition

Used to express possibility or probability.

Examples

It might rain later, so bring an umbrella.
He might be late because of the traffic.
You might want to check your email for the latest updates.

How to Use might

might as well (idiom): Used to suggest that there is no better alternative, or that one might as well do something because there is nothing else to do. — "It's raining, so we might as well stay inside and watch a movie."
might have (modal verb phrase): Expresses a possibility in the past that did not happen. — "You might have told me you were going to be late."

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