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Old 11-Mar-2008, 04:07
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Default Re: May\might 2

He may have died in the accident.- current status unknown
He might have died in the accident.- he survived, but there was a risk of death

However, this distinction is being eroded and many speakers use 'may + have + past participle' with the second meaning.
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