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ought to
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used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions.

Meanings

used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions.

You ought to apologize for your mistake.

Synonyms

shouldmusthave to

Antonyms

shouldn'tought not to

used to express a strong probability or expectation.

The train ought to arrive by 10 o'clock.

Synonyms

shouldis expected tois likely to

Antonyms

unlikely todoubtful

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:51