I'm not really sure when to use "might" and when to use "may." Does it have to do with possibility versus permission?
Yes, it's just you. The difference between "can" and "may" has narrowed, but the difference between "may" and "might" remains.veronie said:I think that whatever difference between the words there once was, it no longer applies....It's just me.
CaroGirl said:Use the verb can to describe actions or tasks that the user or applications is able to do. Use might to exrpess possibility or when the result of an action is unknown or variable. Use may to state that the user has permission to do something.
"May" is used for possibility and unknown/variable results, too, as in "Your mileage may vary."CaroGirl said:Use might to exrpess possibility or when the result of an action is unknown or variable. Use may to state that the user has permission to do something.
I often use "may" instead of "can" in my current draft to express uncertainty of certain claims concluded from studies' results. So, should I replace "may" with "might?"
Cranberry juice may prevent urinary tract infection.
I often use "may" instead of "can" in my current draft to express uncertainty of certain claims concluded from studies' results. So, should I replace "may" with "might?"
Cranberry juice may prevent urinary tract infection.