Might

I имя существительное 1) энергия; мощность, физическая сила Например: with all might, with might and main — изо всех сил, со всей силой Синоним(ы): strength 2) могущество; власть, мощь, сила Синоним(ы): power II глагол 1) [прошедшее время] от may 2) мог бы (в условном наклонении) Например: She might help if she knew the truth. — Она бы помогла, если бы знала правду. If I had not discovered Oliver's letter, I might never have known. — Я мог бы никогда и не узнать об этом, если бы не обнаружил письмо Оливера. 3) может (с меньшей долей вероятности, чем may) Например: You never know what might happen in the future. — Никогда не знаешь, что может произойти в будущем. 4) позвольте; можно ли (более вежливо, чем may) Например: Might I express my opinion? — Позвольте мне выразить своё мнение.

I. verbal auxiliary, past of may Etymology: Middle English, from Old English meahte, mihte; akin to Old High German mahta, mohta could — used in auxiliary function to express permission, liberty, probability, possibility in the past Example: the president might do nothing without the board's consent or a present condition contrary to fact Example: if you were older you might understand or less probability or possibility than may Example: might get there before it rains or as a polite alternative to may Example: might I ask who is calling or to ought or should Example: you might at least apologize II. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English miht; akin to Old High German maht might, magan to be able — more at may 1. a. the power, authority, or resources wielded (as by an individual or group) b. (1) bodily strength (2) the power, energy, or intensity of which one is capable Example: striving with might and main 2. dialect a great deal Synonyms: see power