might

/maɪt/

noun

1
Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.
2
Physical strength or force.
“He pushed with all his might, but still it would not move.”
3
The ability to do something.

1
To be strong; to have power (over).
2
(auxiliary) To be able; can.
3
To be able to go.
4
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests.
“you may smoke outside; may I sit there?”
5
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly.
“he may be lying; Schrödinger's cat may or may not be in the box”
6
(subjunctive present, defective) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect).
“may you win; may the weather be sunny”
7
Used in modesty, courtesy, or concession, or to soften a question or remark.

1
(auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions.
“I might go to the party, but I haven't decided yet.”
2
Used to indicate a desired past action that was not done.
“Hey man, you might have warned me about the thunderstorm.”
3
(auxiliary) Even though.
“I might be in a wheelchair, but I still want to be treated as a lady.”
4
(auxiliary) Used in polite requests for permission
“Might I take the last biscuit?”

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