might

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How does the noun might contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of might are energy, force, power, and strength. While all these words mean "the ability to exert effort," might implies great or overwhelming power or strength.

the belief that might makes right

When is energy a more appropriate choice than might?

While in some cases nearly identical to might, energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work.

a worker with boundless energy

Where would force be a reasonable alternative to might?

The synonyms force and might are sometimes interchangeable, but force implies the actual effective exercise of power.

used enough force to push the door open

When would power be a good substitute for might?

The words power and might are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon.

the awesome power of flowing water

When could strength be used to replace might?

The meanings of strength and might largely overlap; however, strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack.

use weight training to build your strength

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of might An unenforceable peace deal, resting on erroneous assumptions about history, could set the stage for a potential return of Moscow’s might. Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025 But don’t strain with all your might. Amber Sayer, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2025 Yet even as its power has grown, Beijing still seems hesitant to flex its military might. Alexandra Chinchilla, Foreign Affairs, 20 Mar. 2025 Marvel at the firework display of disintegrating foes; revel in your might as a pair of badass demon slayers. Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for might
Recent Examples of Synonyms for might
Noun
  • Hugo saw that something as simple as shoes could be solved with the right approach and insights, cementing his belief in the power of technology to solve real-world problems.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Earlier this month, it was revealed that Massive Entertainment's ambitious action-adventure game would be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, which speaks well about the raw graphical power of Nintendo's new hybrid console.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Today's demonstrations show the strength of our growing movement, powered by people of all walks of life coming together to demand investments in our communities, not more cages.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The organization will have to rely on the overall strength of its 40-man roster and rework the bullpen on the fly.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • During ketosis, the body burns fat for energy instead of sugar.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
  • One aim was to gather data on how seismic energy from earthquakes reverberated through the Earth’s crust and upper mantle.
    Alexandra Witze, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Spigen Life Passport Wallet $35 $30 at Amazon The low-profile Spigen Life passport wallet adds minimal bulk to your pocket while boasting RFID-blocking capabilities and organizational elements.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
  • For engineering leaders, the imperative is clear: Foster these capabilities within your teams now, or risk falling behind organizations that do.
    Drew Naukam, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • By creating programs that reduce or eliminate development fees, nonprofit organizations will have increased capacity to build more.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The same is generally true for memory capacity, too.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Try it as a dynamic warm-up: Experts now generally recommend warming up the muscles with gentle movement, rather than static stretching.
    The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Gentile cites recent research showing that proteins from phytoestrogens—whole soy foods such as edamame (soybeans) or tofu—help support muscle and increase the lean mass of older adults.
    Denise Maher, Flow Space, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Might.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/might. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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