Could vs. Might
Couldverb
conditional of can
Couldverb
Used as a past subjunctive (contrary to fact).
Couldverb
Used to politely ask for permission to do something.
Couldverb
Used to politely ask for someone else to do something.
Couldverb
Used to show the possibility that something might happen.
Couldverb
Used to suggest something.
Couldnoun
Something that could happen, or could be the case, under different circumstances; a potentiality.
Could
Was, should be, or would be, able, capable, or susceptible. Used as an auxiliary, in the past tense or in the conditional present.
Couldverb
past of can
Couldverb
used to indicate possibility
Couldverb
used in making suggestions or polite requests
Couldverb
used to indicate annoyance because of something that has not been done
Couldverb
used to indicate a strong inclination to do something
Mightnoun
Power, strength, force or influence held by a person or group.
Mightnoun
(uncountable) Physical strength or force.
Mightnoun
(uncountable) The ability to do something.
Mightadjective
(obsolete) Mighty; powerful.
Mightadjective
(obsolete) Possible.
Mightverb
(auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions.
Mightverb
(auxiliary) may Used to indicate permission in past tense.
Mightverb
(auxiliary) may Used to indicate possibility in past tense.
Mightverb
Used to indicate a desired past action that was not done.
Might
imp. of May.
Mightnoun
Force or power of any kind, whether of body or mind; energy or intensity of purpose, feeling, or action; means or resources to effect an object; strength; force; power; ability; capacity.
Mightnoun
physical strength
Mightverb
past of may
Mightverb
used in reported speech, to express possibility or permission
Mightverb
expressing a possibility based on an unfulfilled condition
Mightverb
expressing annoyance about something that someone has not done
Mightverb
expressing purpose
Mightverb
used tentatively to ask permission or to express a polite request
Mightverb
asking for information, especially condescendingly
Mightverb
used to express possibility or make a suggestion
Mightnoun
great and impressive power or strength, especially of a nation, large organization, or natural force
