might (EN)

auxiliary verb, noun

auxiliary verb “might”

1. expresses a hypothetical action in the past that did not occur
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   He might have called earlier, but he forgot his phone at home.
2. suggests a possible or uncertain action or event
   If it stops raining, we might have the picnic after all.
3. introduces a concession before stating a contrasting point
   I might have failed the test, but I learned a lot studying for it.
4. requests permission in a polite or formal way
   Might I borrow your pen for a moment?

noun “might”

1. power or influence (of a person or organization over others)
   The ancient Romans gained control over vast territories through the sheer might of their legions.
2. physical power or force
   The wrestler won the match by pinning his opponent with sheer might.