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ought

ought (noun) /ɔt/

1

A statement of what ought to be the case as contrasted with what is the case.

ought (noun) /ɔːt/

1

Alternative spelling of aught; cipher, zero, nought.

ought (pronoun) /ɔt/

1

Alternative spelling of aught; anything

ought (verb) /ɔt/

1

(auxiliary) Indicating duty or obligation.

2

(auxiliary) Indicating advisability or prudence.

3

(auxiliary) Indicating desirability.

4

(auxiliary) Indicating likelihood or probability.

ought (adverb) /ɔt/

1

Alternative spelling of aught; at all, to any degree.