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GentleBoy Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

may be/might be ?

Which sentence is correct and appropriate. Is there any difference in their meaning ?

She might not like me. But I am her well wisher.
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She might not be liking me. But I am her well wisher.
  

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Hello, GentleBoy—and welcome to English Forums. Sorry, but your second one is incorrect. Only the first is possible.

  • Hello, GentleBoy—and welcome to English Forums.
  • Sorry, but your second one is incorrect.
  • Only the first is possible.
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Hello, GentleBoy—and welcome to English Forums.

Sorry, but your second one is incorrect. Only the first is possible.
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What about the following sentence ? I hope it is correct.

This is totally a new environment for him. He might not be liking it.
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It is not normal to use 'like' in progressive aspect, although it does occur occasionally.

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