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exRangerJanuary 2020 "Should", which comes from the term "shall", is, among (most) native speakers, the more direct way of urging an action, behavior, etc., without being forceful; the expression "ought to", which likely came to English from Celtic (read: Irish, chiefly), has roughly the same meaning but implies an element of "scolding" or firm expectation... and @ times disappointment in the actions of another (usually after the fact), example: "You ought to have attended the meeting." But @ the end of the day they are, more or less, synonymous. (just my two kopecks) -exRanger |
omniglot_augustinusJanuary 2020 Although they are synonymous, there is a slight difference in feeling. Should seems more assertive than ought to. This being said, in spoken language one says "ought'a". |
exRangerJanuary 2020 Or, as do many Americans and Brits: "should'a", i.e., the contraction of "should have".
Stefania90January 2020 They are synonyms, but well, I also think we tend to use Should more than Ought to... but I wouldn't say it's old fashioned... Nonetheless, let's see the opinion of native speakers :D |