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Contraposition Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

might

"Do you know what the weather forecast is for this weekend?"
"Hmm, I’m not so sure, but I heard the weatherman might be calling for rain."

What does 'might' here mean?
  

Top answer

may be; perhaps

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  • may be; perhaps
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7 Answers
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What does 'I heard the weatherman might be calling for rain.' mean?
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He is not sure whether the weatherman forecast rain.
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I don't understand what you don't understand. Maybe the weatherman said it would rain; he cannot remember.
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Thanks, but the major incomprehensible thing is, why is the progressive (might be calling) used instead of 'might call'.
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