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salam1101

#61657 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.

salam1101

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Andrei

#61663 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.

Andrei

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