Expressing Possibility : May and Might
May and Might Both "may" and "might" are used to express possibility, but there's a subtle difference: May: Generally suggests a higher degree of possibility than "might." It implies that something is more likely to happen. "It may rain later today." (There's a good chance of rain.) "She may decide to come with us." (It's quite possible she will join us.) Might: Suggests a lower degree of possibility. It implies that something is less likely to happen. "It might rain later today, but I don't think so." (There's a small chance of rain, but it's unlikely.) "She might not come to the party." (It's possible she won't come.) Important Notes: In modern English, the difference between "may" and "might" for expressing possibility is often very small, and they are frequently interchangeable. Past possibility: To talk about a past possibility, use "...