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# mighty

adjective (mighty, mightier, mightiest); adverb (mighty — informal, US)

«mighty» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Very strong or powerful. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mighty/#m1)
2. Very big and impressive: a mighty river, a mighty oak. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mighty/#m2)
3. (informal, mostly US) Very; really: "That's mighty kind of you." [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mighty/#m3)
4. (Bible) Strong, said of God or great heroes: "the mighty acts of God". [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mighty/#m4)

### In the lessons

In stories "mighty" makes something sound grand, strong or heroic: a mighty king, a mighty roar, a mighty wave. In poems and the Bible it gives a big, old-style feel. The saying "The pen is mightier than the sword" means words and ideas can be stronger than fighting. "High and mighty" means acting proud and bossy. In the US South and in cowboy films "mighty" is a friendly way to say "very".

### Examples

- The mighty lion roared across the plain. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mighty/#x1)
- A mighty oak grows from a tiny acorn. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mighty/#x2)
- The Amazon is a mighty river. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mighty/#x3)
- "That's mighty nice of you, partner," said the cowboy. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mighty/#x4)
- The pen is mightier than the sword. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mighty/#x5)
- Don't get all high and mighty with me just because you won! [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mighty/#x6)
- Christians sing that God is mighty and kind. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mighty/#x7)
- With one mighty kick, she scored the winning goal. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mighty/#x8)

### Note

Forms: mighty, mightier, mightiest. Comes from the noun "might" (strength), not from the verb "might" (maybe). Trap: "mighty" (strong) has nothing to do with "might" in "I might go". As an adverb "mighty" is informal: say "very" in school writing.

## In Jewish tradition

Used of strong heroes such as Nimrod, of the growing Israelites, and of great waters. It also describes God's powerful acts.

**Interpretation.** The Song at the Sea speaks of the "mighty waters". The rabbis discuss whether Nimrod's might was good or a rebellion against God.

### Examples

- And Cush begot Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one in the earth. (Torah GEN.10.8, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/M/mighty/#x1)
- And God dealt well with the midwives; and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty. (Torah EXO.1.20, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/M/mighty/#x2)
- Thou didst blow with Thy wind, the sea covered them; they sank as lead in the mighty waters. (Torah EXO.15.10, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/M/mighty/#x3)
- These things did the three mighty men. (Prophets 2SA.23.17, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/M/mighty/#x4)
- Who smote many nations, and slew mighty kings: (Writings PSA.135.10, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/M/mighty/#x5)
- He leadeth priests away stripped, and overthroweth the mighty. (Writings JOB.12.19, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/M/mighty/#x6)

### Note

Forms: mighty, mightier, mightiest. Comes from the noun "might" (strength), not from the verb "might" (maybe). Trap: "mighty" (strong) has nothing to do with "might" in "I might go". As an adverb "mighty" is informal: say "very" in school writing.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «mighty» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/mighty/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«mighty» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/mighty.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «mighty» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/M/mighty/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«mighty» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/mighty.html) on Mova free.