ought

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ought[1,verbal auxiliary] ought[2,transitive verb] ought[3,noun] ought[4]

Main Entry: ¹ought
Pronunciation: 'ot
Function: verbal auxiliary
Etymology: Middle English oughte (1st & 3d singular present indicative), from oughte, 1st & 3d singular past indicative & subjunctive of owen to own, owe -- more at OWE
-- used to express obligation <ought to pay our debts>, advisability <ought to take care of yourself>, natural expectation <ought to be here by now>, or logical consequence <the result ought to be infinity>