May and might both talk about possibility, and in casual speech they're almost interchangeable, but might usually sounds a little less certain.
May expresses possibility, often with a bit more confidence.
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Might expresses possibility too, but usually with a bit less confidence, more doubt.
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| may | might | |
|---|---|---|
| Confidence level | Slightly higher | Slightly lower, more doubtful |
| Everyday use | Often used the same as might | Often used the same as may |
| Simple test | Either word usually works in casual speech | Either word usually works in casual speech |
May and might both mean possibly. May can sound a touch more confident, might a touch more doubtful, but in daily conversation, most people use them the same way.
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