might
might means “might + verb: something is possible but not sure”. Might says something is possible but you are not sure: It might rain this afternoon. Formation: might + V (= maybe)
might + verb: something is possible but not sure
A2Formation
might + V (= maybe)
Explanation
Might says something is possible but you are not sure: It might rain this afternoon. She might be at home now. Like other modals, it never changes form and takes no to. Negative: might not. May means the same and sounds a little more formal.
Examples
Note
Certainty scale: will (sure) > might / may (maybe). Compare: It will rain (I'm sure) vs It might rain (perhaps).
FAQ
might — what does it mean and how is it used?
might + verb: something is possible but not sure. Might says something is possible but you are not sure: It might rain this afternoon. She might be at home now. Like other modals, it never changes form and takes no to. Negative: might not. May means the same and sounds a little more formal.
might — how do you form it?
might + V (= maybe)
might — any usage notes?
Certainty scale: will (sure) > might / may (maybe). Compare: It will rain (I'm sure) vs It might rain (perhaps).