Meaning of oughta | Babel Free
/ˈɔːtə/Definitions
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Contraction of ought to. abbreviation, alt-of, colloquial, contraction, dialectal
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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.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.