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ought Meaning in Portuguese (ought significado em português)

dever
dever in English:ought
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O significado de ought em português é dever. (Usado para expressar dever, obrigação moral, ou o que é aconselhável, indicando que algo é apropriado ou recomendado.)

Definitions of Ought

  1. 1
    other
    dever

    Used to express duty, moral obligation, or what is advisable, indicating that something is proper or recommended.

    Usado para expressar dever, obrigação moral, ou o que é aconselhável, indicando que algo é apropriado ou recomendado.

  2. 2
    other
    dever

    Used to express probability or expectation, suggesting that something is likely to happen or be true.

    Usado para expressar probabilidade ou expectativa, sugerindo que algo é provável de acontecer ou ser verdade.

Example Sentences

general

“You ought to respect your elders.”

Você deveria respeitar seus mais velhos.

general

“They ought to arrive by now, the train was on time.”

Eles deveriam chegar agora, o trem estava no horário.

general

“He ought not to have said that in front of everyone.”

Ele não deveria ter dito isso na frente de todos.

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Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In English:

shouldmust

Antonyms (Antônimos)

In English:

needn'tmustn't

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

ought to have doneexpression

Used to express regret or criticism about something that did not happen but should have.

ought not toexpression

Used to express that something is not advisable or is prohibited.