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In some senses, oughta is marked as colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.
oughta
UK /ˈɔːtə/ US /ˈɔtə/
contraction 2
Collocations
1OUGHTA + NOUN
law, other's, snip
Definitions
contraction
1
Contraction of ought to.
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
2
Contraction of ought to + have.
You oughta been here an hour ago.
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Example Bank
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There oughta be a law against that.
Wiktionary02
It's not fair to deny me / Of the cross I bear that you gave to me / You, you, you oughta know
Wiktionary03
You oughta been here an hour ago.
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Why I oughta just snip the balls right off of you, like the vet did to my cat!
Tatoeba · #1129448405
We at least oughta know each other's name.
Tatoeba · #11542149Usage Notes
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