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What is the difference between I may buy a car. and I can buy a car. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between I may buy a car. and I can buy a car. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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- English (US)
"I can buy a car" = it is possible for me to buy a car, I have the power to buy a car
"I may buy a car" = I am allowed to buy a car and perhaps I will actually buy one, or perhaps not.
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- English (US)
"I can buy a car" = it is possible for me to buy a car, I have the power to buy a car
"I may buy a car" = I am allowed to buy a car and perhaps I will actually buy one, or perhaps not.
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It means is it possible to use two sentences in the same situation.
- English (US)
Is this what you mean?:
"Now I have enough money, so I can buy a car. I may go ahead and buy one!"
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