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Yellowstarstruck Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Difference between May and Might

Hi! What is the difference between may and might for the conversation below. Does using “might” mean less confident to express a possibility? Thanks, Fulvio

Situation (Someone showing a photo)

Conversation 1

A: Who’s that?

B: Not sure. It might be Elvis when he was a child.

Conversation 2

A: Who’s that?

B: Not sure. It may be Elvis when he was a child.

  

Top answer

yellowstarstruck What is the difference between may and might for the conversation below. There is no difference in meaning. 'may' is a slightly higher register word.

— CalifJim

  • yellowstarstruck What is the difference between may and might for the conversation below.
  • There is no difference in meaning.
  • 'may' is a slightly higher register word.
  • yellowstarstruck Does using “might” mean less confident to express a possibility?
  • No, not at all.
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yellowstarstruckWhat is the difference between may and might for the conversation below.

There is no difference in meaning. 'may' is a slightly higher register word.

yellowstarstruckDoes using “might” mean less confident to express a possibility?

No, not at all. The meanings are the same.

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