Looking for the meaning of the word OUGHT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OUGHT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Ought
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English āhte, past tense of āgan ‘owe’ (see owe)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɔːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions
Short Definition:indicating duty or correctness
Examples:- they ought to respect the law
- thanks for your letter which I ought to have answered sooner
Definition:
used to indicate something that is probable
Short Definition:indicating something probable
Examples:- five minutes ought to be enough time
Word: Ought
Speech Type: Noun
Word: Ought
Speech Type: Pronoun
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