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Whatchadoin Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Might/maybe

That might be true.
Maybe that is true.
That could be true.

Is one more formal than the others? Thanks. Do they mean the same?
  

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They mean the same. 'Maybe' has a flavour of informality that 'perhaps' fulfills in formal writing.

— Mister Micawber

  • They mean the same.
  • 'Maybe' has a flavour of informality that 'perhaps' fulfills in formal writing.
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They mean the same. 'Maybe' has a flavour of informality that 'perhaps' fulfills in formal writing.
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Can I use 'could', 'might' and 'may' in formal writing without worrying?
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Thanks. The last questions here. Does 'may' sound more formal than 'might' to you? Do you tend to use it more in formal writing?
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