What is the difference between OUGHT & SHOULD? What does each word represent? What are the moral and social implications of each word? What are some societal examples of each word?

Answer 1

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Not much difference!

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Answer 2

In essence, there isn't a lot of difference, but grammatically, there is.
"Should" is part of a verb conjugation, and does not require the word "to" in between. "Ought" is followed by the infinitive form of the verb, with the word "to" in between.

"Ought to + verb" actions are often considered somewhat more important, obligatory or moral than "should + verb" actions.