 Re: 18-may or might
The difference between 'may' and 'might' is marginal. Both are used to show 'possibiliy'. The possibility in 'may' is greater than in 'might'. Therefore, 'the attorney may be late' means he is close to being late whilst 'the attorney might be late' shows distant or remote possibilty. Let's say 'may' is 70 per cent possible and 'might' 40 per cent possible. Furthermore, 'may' is formal whilst 'might' is often informal. |