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he may win vs he can win

Both "he may win" and "he can win" are correct phrases, but they convey slightly different meanings. "He may win" suggests a possibility or likelihood of winning, while "he can win" indicates the ability or permission to win. The choice between the two depends on the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1947 views

he may win

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a possibility or likelihood of winning.

Use "he may win" when you want to indicate that there is a chance or possibility of him winning a competition or game.

Examples:

  • He may win the race if he keeps up this pace.
  • I think he may win the lottery this time.
  • May 5, 2015 ... If a player hits this magic number, he may win the Players. Martin Kaymer won last year's Players Championship with a score of 13-under par, ...
  • Jan 27, 2014 ... ... and that if the prime minister can survive a political crisis in the capital he may win the upper hand in the war of attrition over oil exports.
  • May 15, 2015 ... As for Riker, its possible he may win!!! But to criticize the other stars because they aren't as good as the one in the lead isn't right. Share this ...
  • Jun 4, 2015 ... And as an Air Force veteran, he may win over some of his fellow former service members. The Map. Out of elected office for the first time in ...

Alternatives:

  • He might win
  • There is a chance he will win

he can win

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the ability or permission to win.

Use "he can win" when you want to convey that he has the capability or opportunity to emerge victorious.

Examples:

  • With his skills, he can win any competition.
  • He can win the game if he plays strategically.
  • Jun 16, 2015 ... Tiger Woods gives the worst reason for why he can win 2015 US Open. By Kyle Porter | Golf Writer. June 16, 2015 2:51 pm ET ...
  • Jun 15, 2015 ... If He Can Win. What do you think of Jeb Bush's chances? That question, in one form or another, has been posed to me countless times in the ...
  • 1 day ago ... Tiger Woods shoots 67 at the Greenbrier Classic and says he can win the Open if putter is hot. Former world No1 enjoyed his first bogey-free ...
  • Ted Cruz Really Thinks He Can Win. Jonathan Bernstein. 261 Mar 23, 2015 4:41 PM EDT. By Jonathan Bernstein. a; A. I can't pretend to be neutral about Ted ...

Alternatives:

  • He is able to win
  • He has the potential to win

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