Phrase Hound found 16 phrases and 14 compound words that contain might. The most common are listed below. Open might in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 16
- might as wellUsed to express somewhat reluctant assent, saying that if one situation exists (or because it does exist), another event or situation that would otherwise be undesirable, difficult, impossible, etc., becomes more feasible or reasonable, or …
- Just Might
- might couldmight be able to (used to soften "could" or make it even more conditional)
- might makes rightWhat is right or wrong is determined by power and strength; power justifies itself.
- might shouldshould perhaps (used to soften "should" and make it less of a command)
- might canmight be able to; be potentially able to
- might and mainWith all one's strength; as hard as one can.
- might is rightAlternative form of might makes right: What is right or wrong is determined by power and strength; power justifies itself.
- with all one's mightUsing as much strength and effort as possible.
- try as one mightAlternative form of try as one may: However hard one tries; despite one's best efforts.
- pigs might flyA response (often with a hint of sarcasm) to a situation which one thinks that there is no chance of ever occurring.
- might-besplural of might-be: That might be or occur; possible; potential; hypothetical.
- might-have-beensplural of might-have-been: Someone or something whose potential greatness was not achieved.
- so crazy it just might workPossibly feasible though unconventional; plausible and previously unconsidered as a course of action.
- so crazy it might just workAlternative form of so crazy it just might work: Possibly feasible though unconventional; plausible and previously unconsidered as a course of action.
- if I might be so boldAlternative form of if I may be so bold: Used to soften a statement or question that is expected to annoy the listener.
Compound words 14
- mightyA warrior of great strength and courage.
- almightyUnlimited in might; omnipotent; all-powerful
- mightlyMighty; competent; capable; strong; powerful.
- mighteousPossessing might; mighty; powerful; mightily righteous.
- unmightThe absence or lack of might; powerlessness; weakness
- mightlessLacking in might or vigour; powerless; weak.
- mightsomeTo be powerful.
- mightnaemight not
- mightfulMighty, powerful.
- mightilyIn a mighty manner.