pt. of may 1 .

(used to express possibility)

They might be at the station.

(used to express advisability)

You might at least thank me.

(used in polite requests for permission)

Might I speak to you for a moment?

noun

inability , powerlessness , weakness

noun

adequacy , arm , authority , capability , capacity , clout , command , competence , control , domination , efficacy , efficiency , energy , force , forcefulness , forcibleness , get-up-and-go , jurisdiction , lustiness , mastery , moxie * , muscle * , potency , powerfulness , prowess , puissance , punch , qualification , qualifiedness , sinew * , steam , strength , strenuousness , strong arm , sway , valor , vigor , vigorousnessnotes:may is more optimistic than might ; may carries the idea of permission while might suggests likelihood , competency , faculty , dominion , power , prerogative , sovereignty , brawn , muscle , potence , sinew , thew , animation , sprightliness , ability , drawn , may , resources , supremacy