Meaning Of The Word Ought

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ought
phrase: You use ought to to mean that it is morally right to do a particular thing or that it is morally right for a particular situation to exist, especially when giving or asking for advice or opinions.

ought in American English 1
to be compelled by obligation or duty [he ought to pay his debts] or by desirability
auxiliary verb: (used to express duty or moral obligation)
noun: duty or obligation

ought in American English 2
anything whatever; aught
to any degree; at all; aught

ought in American English 3
a nought; the figure zero (0)
noun

ought in British English 1
to indicate duty or obligation

ought in British English 3
noun

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