"ought" as noun
1 - Property; possession
2 - Duty; place; office
ought
[ həˈloʊ ]
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Definition
Something you feel is right or necessary because of what should happen or must be done. It often refers to something considered important for one's own welfare, others', or general rules.
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Conjugation
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Synonyms
1 - should
2 - owe
3 - need to
4 - must
5 - need
6 - shall
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Antonyms
1 - shouldn't
2 - shouldn't
3 - mustn't
4 - can't
5 - lack
6 - ignore
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Examples in Context
1 - The present text ought therefore to be changed in this respect.
1 - Por lo tanto, el texto actual debería modificarse a este respecto.
2 - A poor old fellow like you ought not to have to rush.
2 - Un pobre viejo como tú no debería tener ir a la carrera.
3 - Public servants ought never to have respect of persons in awarding contracts.
3 - Los funcionarios públicos nunca deben hacer acepción de personas al adjudicar contratos.
4 - They ought keep him out of that recreation room after hours.
4 - No deberían dejarlo entrar en la sala de recreo después de hora.
5 - You ought know better than to touch another man's hat.
5 - Deberías saber que no se le toca el sombrero a otro hombre.
6 - But people who live in glasshouses ought not to cast stones.
6 - Pero los que viven en casas de cristal no deberían lanzar piedras.
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Great Job GIF by Justin
Why I Oughta GIF
merge records these 3 things GIF by Ought
Look At You Well Done GIF by CBC
GIF by Ought
Awesome Good Vibes GIF by Story Leaf
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