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.