As a noun, might refers to strength.
- I pushed the dresser with all my might.
As a verb, might is most often used to denote possibility. Let’s look at some examples:
- My kids are constantly fighting with one another and I think I might be going crazy.
- You might even find a job in your new city.
In this case, the meaning of might means there’s a good chance something will happen.
- I think there’s a good chance I’m going crazy.
- There’s a good chance you even find a job in your new city.
Might can also be used to make a suggestion. When used in this way, it is often meant as sarcasm.
- Where can I buy watermelon juice?
- You might want to try the juice bar on 8th street.
Sometimes, it is used sarcastically.
- Tell me, how might I make three meals a day, clean the dishes and the entire house, and go to work?
Might can also be used to describe a conditional (if x happens y happens).
- I might be able to go to the concert if I can leave work early. (If I can leave work early, then I can go to the concert.)
