"It might rain."
"It may rain."
Do you care?
2007-03-30 06:51:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Some people say that "it may rain" is incorrect usage, but that is the usage given at dictionary.com
2007-03-30 08:10:14 · update #1
Of course you only use "may" to indicate permission, but my question is whether there are instances where they are interchangable.
2007-03-30 08:16:58 · update #2
May is not only used for giving permission but also for talking about possiblity. And may and might can be used interchangeably most of the time.
Check out the link below:
http://www.englishforums.com/English/MightCouldDifference/blvqk/Post.htm
2007-03-30 08:35:37 · answer #1 · answered by Earthling 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think it's nice of you to give the rain permission to fall. Maybe that's why we're having a drought here--no one has given permission.
Actually, when I hear "it might rain" I feel there is less of a chance for showers than "it may rain".
2007-03-30 07:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would care only if I had control over the weather (then the rain would have to ask, and I'd say "yes you MAY" or "no you may not")
2007-03-30 06:55:50 · answer #3 · answered by tracymoo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"It may rain", to be technical, is incorrect usage, but informally is used synonymously with "might". "May" does confer permission. "Might" connotes uncertainty of an event.
2007-03-30 07:41:53 · answer #4 · answered by Bob T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if the probability of a particular event to happen is high then mite cud be used if it is less may has to be used i suppose
2007-03-30 07:21:49 · answer #5 · answered by sweetu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being in the legal profession, YEAH, very much.
He MAY carry a gun -- not he MIGHT carry one!
2007-03-30 07:19:33 · answer #6 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋