Definitions for: Might


[n] physical strength
[v] expresses permission; "You may leave now"; "Can I have another piece of cake?"
[v] expresses possibility; "I could do it by myself"



Webster (1913) Definition: Might,
imp. of May. [AS. meahte, mihte.]


Might, n. [AS. meaht, miht, from the root of magan to be
able, E. may; akin to D. magt, OS. maht, G. macht, Icel.
m[=a]ttr, Goth. mahts. ????. See May, v.]
Force or power of any kind, whether of body or mind; energy
or intensity of purpose, feeling, or action; means or
resources to effect an object; strength; force; power;
ability; capacity.

What so strong, But wanting rest, will also want of
might? --Spenser.

Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart,
and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. --Deut.
vi. 5.

With might and main. See under 2d Main.

Synonyms: can, could, may, mightiness, power

See Also: strength

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