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ought

[ˈɔːt]

Definition:
1. Used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions.
2. Used to indicate something that is probable.

Use 'ought' in a sentence:

  1. More than five years ought to be enough time.
  2. At the same time, surely we ought to expect at least some standard of rationality from our governors.
  3. The money to build the power station ought to have been sufficient.
  4. The people who already own a bit of money or land ought to have a voice in saying where it goes.
  5. You ought to see a doctor.
  6. should I apologize? yes, you ought to.
  7. It ought not to be allowed.
  8. They ought to respect the law.
  9. You ought to have been more careful.
  10. In questions, should is usually used instead of ought to.
  11. You ought to finish your homework instead of sleeping.