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Yellowstarstruck Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

May and Might

Are both the same meaning? Thanks, Fulvio

1. I might eat a pizza tonight.

2. I may eat a pizza tonight.

  

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May is used to express what is possible, factual, or could be factual. Might is used to express what is hypothetical, counterfactual, or remotely possible.

  • May is used to express what is possible, factual, or could be factual.
  • Might is used to express what is hypothetical, counterfactual, or remotely possible.
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May is used to express what is possible, factual, or could be factual. Might is used to express what is hypothetical, counterfactual, or remotely possible.

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May shows more probability of a happening comparing to "might".

1. It may rain today.

2. It might rain today.

Chances of raining today is higher in the sentence wherein "may" is used.

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