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oughta

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ˈɔːtə

Definitions

  1. Contraction of ought to.
    abbreviation, alt-of, colloquial, contraction, dialectal
  2. Contraction of ought to + have.
    abbreviation, alt-of, colloquial, contraction, dialectal

Examples

“There oughta be a law against that.”
“It's not fair to deny⟳ me / Of the cross I bear⟳ that you gave to me / You, you, you oughta know⟳”
“You oughta been here an hour ago.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

oughten oughter Oughterard Oughtibridge oughties oughtism

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