ought to · modal
ought to (BEST THING)
B1 used to say or ask what is the correct or best thing to do
Dictionary examples:
We ought to have a pillow fight during the boring meeting. (0.0)
You ought to wear your underwear over your pants like a superhero. (0.0)
You ought to brush your teeth with ketchup for a tomato-fresh smile! (0.0)
You ought to see a doctor. (5.2)
She really ought to apologize. (15.0)
We ought to clean up before we go home. (17.3)
ought to (TRUE)
B2 used to say that you expect something to be true or that you expect something to happen
Dictionary examples:
She ought to be home by now. (13.0)
He ought to get his test results on Thursday. (18.4)