ought

//ɔːt//
B2Frequency Level 7Formal
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modal verb

1

Used to indicate duty or moral obligation; should

You ought to tell her the truth.

2

Used to indicate what is advisable or sensible; should

You ought to see a doctor about that cough.

3

Used to indicate what is probable or expected

The package ought to arrive by tomorrow.

Synonym

shouldmust
ought - Deep Vocabulary