MIGHT Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

might

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Definition of might next

as in power

the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task currently the President lacks the political might to push the programs through the Congress

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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

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Recent Examples of might The grandeur and might of ancient Rome was on full display in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, a historical epic that starred Russell Crowe as ferocious gladiator Maximus. —

Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024 But the sequel, starring Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, couldn’t match the might of the original, picking up just two nominations for best supporting actor (Denzel Washington) and best cinematic and box-office achievement. —

Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024 With a reasonable degree of certainty, the short-term consumer environment will be highly troublesome, but negotiations could work out, and retail might (eventually) be better off. —

Rick Helfenbein, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 Advertisement What a paradox: This city, and the feds, are now trying with might and main to find housing for its veterans — in effect to re-create a barracks that thousands of veterans had called home. —

Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for might

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The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.

Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Texas is generating by far the most electricity from wind power and is fast deploying battery energy storage.

Ella Nilsen, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024