 ought |
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| 1. | [ verb ] expresses an emotional, practical, or other reason for doing something | |
| Synonyms: | should had_better oughta shouldda | |
| Examples: | : "You had better put on warm clothes" "You should call your mother-in-law" "The State ought to repair the bridges" |
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| 2. | [ verb ] be logically necessary | |
| Synonyms: | need must should | |
| Similar spelling: |
oughta oust |
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