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ought to

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Indicating duty or obligation.
    auxiliary
  2. Indicating advisability or prudence.
    auxiliary
  3. Indicating desirability.
    auxiliary
  4. Indicating likelihood or probability.
    auxiliary

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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