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Term: Ought

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: Used to indicate duty or obligation.

Example Sentence(s):

• You ought to apologize for your behavior.
• I ought to study for my exam tomorrow.

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Part of Speech: Modal Verb

Sense 1: Used to express moral obligation or duty.

Example Sentence(s):

• He ought to have helped his friend in need.
• They ought not to have wasted their money on unnecessary things.

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Sense 2: Used to express an expected or probable outcome.

Example Sentence(s):

• If you keep neglecting your health, you ought to get sick.
• The team's hard work ought to pay off in the upcoming competition.

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Sense 3: Used to express advisability or desirability.

Example Sentence(s):

• You ought to try the new restaurant in town; their food is exceptional.
• We ought to go on a vacation to destress from work.

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