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- pronunciation:
- awt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| definition 1: |
used to express that some action is a good or important thing for someone to do.
You ought to take your medication every day. |
| definition 2: |
used to express what is expected or likely based on logic.
He said "twelve o'clock," so he ought to be here soon. |
| definition 3: |
used to express someone's opinion of the correct behavior or state of something, even if it is not what is real.
She thinks rich people ought to help poor people.Why is this towel here? It ought to be in the bathroom. |
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