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Old 10-Feb-2006, 12:46
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Talking 13-may or might

Dear all
Hello
I wanna know the difference between (may)and(might) in the name of god the compassionate the merciful meaning . For example:
A.You may be wright .
B.You might be wright .

OR
A.The attorney may be late .
B.The attorney might be late .
What's their exact difference in the name of god the compassionate the merciful meaning and usage?
Thanks a million
Matilda
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Old 11-Feb-2006, 14:05
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Generally, the present indicates a higher probabilty:
You may be right- I think there's a good chance
You might be right- It's a possibility, but...
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