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Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
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Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of might
noun
- Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.
- Physical strength or force. Example: He pushed with all his might, but still it would not move.
- The ability to do something.
adjective
- Mighty; powerful.
- Possible.
verb
- To be strong; to have power (over).
- (auxiliary) To be able; can.
- To be able to go.
- (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. Example: you may smoke outside; may I sit there?
- (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. Example: he may be lying; Schrödinger's cat may or may not be in the box
verb
- (auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions. Example: I might go to the party, but I haven't decided yet.
- Used to indicate a desired past action that was not done. Example: Hey man, you might have warned me about the thunderstorm.
- (auxiliary) Even though. Example: I might be in a wheelchair, but I still want to be treated as a lady.
- (auxiliary) Used in polite requests for permission Example: Might I take the last biscuit?
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.