ought

Definition

  • noun: moral obligation
  • archaic variant of 'aught'
  • used to indicate what is expected
  • synonyms: possess, owe, duty

Examples

  • It 'ought not' ('to') make any difference. [=(more commonly) it shouldn't make any difference]

  • Children 'ought not' [='should not'] run near the pool.

  • If my math is correct, the result 'ought to' be zero.

Movie quotes

  • (..) we don't know about ... There is no point either of us dying here ... do you understand? The way I see it, I saved your life twice now son. I ought to be god to you ... And god giveth, god taketh away. Shit. Fuck. Next time, if you want to shoot somebody ... (..)
    2015 The Revenant
  • (..) Weston. Why are they not jumping? It looks like they changed their minds. Smart sons of bitches. Smart ... I ought to be on that boat. You did the right thing. It's time to move. Get up. We're headed out. I'm coming. (..)
    2015 The Revenant