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Meaning of
ought
in English
ought
uk
//ɔːt//
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Definitions
Verb
indicating
duty
or
moral
obligation
;
responsibility
You
ought
to
respect
your
elders
.
suggesting
what
is
advisable
;
prudent
choice
She
ought
to
take
a
break
and
rest
for
a
while
.
expressing
what
is
desirable
;
a
recommended
course
They
ought
to
consider
the
environmental
impact
of
their
decision
.