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salam1101
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Wed, 15 Dec 04 05:25 PM
Hello
You MAY feel tired after taking this medication.
You MIGHT feel tired after taking this medication.
I MAY be able to help you.
I MIGHT be able to help you.
Could someone tell me if it makes any difference using may or might in above sentences.
Thanks in advance.
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Andrei
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Wed, 15 Dec 04 06:28 PM
The difference is the strength. May is stronger than might.
1. I may go to the party tomorrow.
2. I might go to the party tomorrow.
The degree of certainity is higer in the first one than the second one.
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