Usage of MIGHT
1. Used as the past tense of may when
reporting what sb has said.
« He said he might come tomorrow.
2. Used when showing that something is
or was possible.
« He might get there in time, but I can’t
be sure.
« I know Vicky doesn’t like the job, but
I mightn’t find it too bad.
« The pills might have helped him, if
only he’d taken them regularly.
« He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind.
3. Used to make a polite suggestion.
« You might try calling the help desk.
« I thought we might go to the zoo on Saturday.
4. Used to ask permission politely.
« Might I use your phone?
« If I might just say something …
5. Used to ask for information.
« How might the plans be improved upon?
« And who might she be
6. Used to show that you are annoyed
about something that sb could do or could have done.
« I think you might at least offer to
help!
« Honestly, you might have told me!
7. Used to say that you are not surprised by something.
« I might have guessed it was you!
8. Used to emphasize that an important
point has been made.
« ‘And where is the money coming from?’ ‘You might well ask!’
9. In idioms: might is right - (saying)
having the power to do something gives you the right to do it.
« Their foreign policy is based on the
principle that ‘might is right’.
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