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ought to

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɔt tə/ · UK /ˈɔːt tə/

ought to means: Used to say what is right or best to do, or what you expect to happen.

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Used to say what is right or best to do, or what you expect to happen.

  • You ought to get some rest.
  • The parcel ought to arrive tomorrow.
  • We ought to have checked the address first.

How to use it: ought to + verb (You ought to wear a warm coat.); ought to have + past participle (I ought to have called you yesterday.)

Similar words: should

Common phrases: ought to do something, ought to be ready, ought to have something

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What does ought to mean?

Used to say what is right or best to do, or what you expect to happen.

What is ought to in other languages?

Türkçe: yapmalı · Español: deber · Français: devoir · Deutsch: sollen · Italiano: dovere · 日本語: すべきだ

How do you pronounce ought to?

In American English /ˈɔt tə/; in British English /ˈɔːt tə/.

How do you use ought to in a sentence?

You ought to get some rest. The parcel ought to arrive tomorrow.

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