31/10/2012 · ought helping verb ˈȯt 1 used to express duty we ought to pay our debts 2 used to express what it would be wise to do you ought to take care of yourself 3 used to express what is naturally expected they ought to be here by now 4 used to express what is correct the result ought to be zero More from Merriam-Webster on ought

ought modal verb [+ to infinitive] (PROBABLE) used to say that the action expressed in the verb is probable or expected: He ought to be home by seven o’clock. The curtains ought to be ready …

ought 1 1. Used to indicate obligation or duty: You ought to work harder than that. 2. Used to indicate advisability or prudence: You ought to wear a raincoat. 3. Used to indicate desirability: You ought to have been there; it was great fun. 4. Used to indicate probability or likelihood: She ought ...

verb (foll by to; takes an infinitive or implied infinitive) to indicate duty or obligation you ought to pay your dues. to express prudent expediency you ought to be more careful with your money. …

OUGHT meaning: 1 : used to indicate what is expected; 2 : used to say or suggest what should be done

01/12/2022 · ought in British English (ɔːt ) verb (foll by to; takes an infinitive or implied infinitive) 1. to indicate duty or obligation you ought to pay your dues 2. to express prudent expediency you ought to be more careful with your money 3. (usually with reference to future time) to express probability or expectation

modal verb uk / ˈɔːt ˌtə / us / ˈɑːt ˌtə / ought to modal verb (DUTY) B1 used to show when it is necessary or would be a good thing to perform the activity referred to by the following verb: [ + …

To be under moral obligation to be or do. To be fitting or imperative. Aught; anything.

ought is the Greekword“dei” which means in this sense that Sample 1 Based on 1 documents 1 Save Copy More Definitions of ought ought here means that the RESDirective, which …

ought. See definition of ought on Dictionary.com. as in charge. as in commitment. as in duty. as in must. as in need. as in obligation. as in zero.