MAY vs MIGHT: How to Use Might vs May in Sentences?

May vs. Might: What’s the Difference? in spoken English.

In English Spoken, may and might are used interchangeably when referring to possibility and probability, but there is a small difference between the two.

1. Use of May:-

·         May is used to express what is possible (Closely possible), fact, or could be factual.

For example,

It may rain today.(By seeing cloud  in the sky)

He may lose his job.

We may go on vacation.

• ·         to ask for permission in a formal way:

Examples:

May I borrow the book tomorrow?

May I come in?

• ·         to give permission in a formal way:

You may go now.
You may come at eleven in the morning

             Use of May

• ·         to say that someone has permission in a formal way:

          Students may write an application to the principal.

          Students may travel for free.

• ·         Used to express a wish or hope

          May god bless you !

2. Use of Might:

Might is used to express what is hypothetical, not genuine, or remotely possible (slightly possible) .

For example:

If you hurry, you might get there on time.

If I win the lottery, I might buy a car.

    It might rain today.(No cloud in the sky but someone is saying)

    I might visit him tomorrow if the weather is nice.( remotely possible)

    He might get there in time, but I can’t be sure. (remotely possible)

• ·         as a very polite way of asking for permission:

Might we ask you a question?

Might I just interrupt for a moment?

Might I bring you a cup of tea?

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