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Latest post Mon, May 25 2009 7:43 AM by Mister Micawber. 1 replies.
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Anonymous  +  746470 Mon, 25 May 09 06:28 AM
What is the difference between might and may?
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Best answer by Mister Micawber  +  746591 Mon, 25 May 09 07:43 AM
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'Might' is the past of 'may' in reported speech:


'I may see you tomorrow'

He said that he might see me the next day.


Otherwise, 'might' and 'may' (possibility and request) are interchangeable, though 'might' is slightly more polite.

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