ought meaning

Definition of ought

1. used with "to" to say what is right or sensible
   • you ought to see a doctor

ought in a sentence

• We ought to do our best not to pollute our environment.
• If Sue is coming by air, she ought to arrive very soon.
• Since he started at eight, he ought to be there by now.
• You ought not to speak ill of others behind their backs.
• Life being very short, you ought not to waste your time.

How to pronounce ought

ought is pronounced /ɔːt/ in British English and /ɔt/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.