What is the opposite of “might”?

What is the antonym of “might”?

The antonyms of might are must and should. The antonyms must and should convey a sense of obligation or necessity, while might implies possibility or uncertainty.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

must

Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to do something.

Example

You must wear a helmet while riding a bike.

should

Expressing a recommendation or advice on what is the right or best thing to do.

Example

You should eat more vegetables for a healthy diet.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Must conveys a strong obligation or necessity, while should expresses a recommendation or advice.
• 2. Might implies possibility or uncertainty, while must and should imply certainty.

Good things to know

• 1. Expressing Obligation: Use must to express a strong obligation or necessity.
• 2. Giving Advice: Use should to give recommendations or advice.
• 3. Expressing Possibility: Use might to express possibility or uncertainty.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct nuances: Must conveys a strong obligation or necessity, should expresses a recommendation or advice, and might implies possibility or uncertainty. Use these words to express obligation, give advice, or express possibility in conversations and writing.