used to say that something is possible but not certain
It might rain later, so take an umbrella.
You might find the keys in your jacket pocket.
✦ Old English meahte, mihte, past of mæġ "may", later re-analyzed as an independent modal verb expressing possibility.
used to politely ask for permission or to gently suggest something
Might I open the window?
You might try restarting the computer.
✦ Same origin as Sense 1; extended in late Middle English to polite requests and suggestions.
great power, strength, or force
The boxer showed his full might in the final round.
The might of the storm uprooted trees.
✦ Old English meaht, miht "power, strength"; related to the verb "may".
more powerful, strong, or influential than someone or something else.
The mightier engine hauled the heavy load up the mountain.
She proved her mightier intellect by solving the riddle first.
✦ From Middle English myghtiger, from Old English mihtig + the comparative suffix -er.
having or showing great power, strength, energy, or size.
The mighty lion roared loudly in the African savanna.
She has a mighty voice that fills the concert hall.
✦ From Middle English myghty, mighti, from Old English mihtig (“mighty; powerful; strong”), equivalent to might + -y.
(informal) very; to a great degree.
That cake tastes mighty good!
It's mighty hot in here.
It may rain later, so take an umbrella.
The keys may be in your backpack.
used to politely ask for or give permission
May I borrow your pen?
You may start the test now.
used in formal expressions to wish or hope for something
May all your dreams come true!
May the new year bring you joy.
