ought

//ɔːt//

Verbs
B1

Translation

ought

Definition

A modal auxiliary verb used to express moral obligation, duty, advisability, strong probability, or logical expectation. It is often used to indicate what is right, correct, or the best course of action. It is followed by the infinitive with 'to' (e.g., ought to go).

Example

  • You ought to apologize for what you said.

    Söylediğin şey için özür dilemelisin.

  • It ought to rain later, judging by those dark clouds.

    Şu kara bulutlara bakılırsa, daha sonra yağmur yağması gerekir.

  • We ought to have booked the tickets earlier; now they're sold out.

    Biletleri daha erken ayırtmalıydık; şimdi hepsi tükendi.

Synonyms

should
must

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