might, mite

Might or might means strength or power--
He had to push with all his might to move the stalled car.
"Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might..."

Might or might also means will probably or will possibly--
We might go to the movies on Saturday.
It might rain. Take an umbrella.

Mite or mite ( rhymes with might ) is a tiny insect, smaller than a flea--
The veterinarian treated the dog for a mite infestation.
She vacuums every day because she is allergic to dust mites.
Mite is also used figuratively, to mean a very small creature or a very small share or portion--
The story of the widow's mite is often used as an example of generous giving.
Our toddler is hiding in the closet. The poor mite is afraid of storms.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"Scratch with all of your might, but you might not be able to remove a single mite."

Note--"miter" ( rhymes with fighter ) means the hat a bishop wears--
The bishop always wore his miter to confirmation services.
"Miter" also means to cut wood at an angle, or to set strips of cloth at an angle, to make a corner.--
A "miter box", with a slot cut at a 45 degree angle, may be used to saw wood so that the boards will make a neat corner.
Note # 2--"mighty" describes someone who is strong or powerful, like Mighty Mouse in the old cartoon--
"How the mighty have fallen."