Origin: Germanic Old English suffix
Might has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
physical strength
"The firefighter lifted the heavy beam using his immense might to rescue the trapped cat."
Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.
"The country's military might ensured that no enemy dared to cross its borders."
In plain English: Might is your personal power to do something hard, even if you are not sure you will succeed.
"The wind might knock over the small tents in the open field."
Used to indicate conditional or possible actions.
"If it rains, we might stay inside instead of going to the park."
In plain English: To have power, ability, or strength to do something.
"I might go to the park later if the weather is nice."
Mighty; powerful.
"The mighty river carved its path through the canyon over millions of years."
The word "might" comes from Old English, where it originally meant bodily strength, power, or ability. Its roots trace back to ancient languages that conveyed the idea of being able to do something or receiving help.