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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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past tense of 'may'

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anonymousIs 'might' the past tense of 'may'? If not, what is their relationship? Is it past form?
Thank you very much.

Past tense of may

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anonymousIs 'might' the past tense of 'may'?

Historically, yes, but both are regularly used as present tense in modern English with no difference in meaning. 'might' is more likely in casual conversation.

Jack may/might want to leave early.
Louise may/might not know this.
The manager may/might be late this morning.

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