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may not have come vs may have failed to come

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'May not have come' suggests uncertainty about whether someone arrived, while 'may have failed to come' implies that the person did not arrive due to a specific reason or failure. The choice between the two depends on the context and the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 812 views

may not have come

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express uncertainty about someone's arrival.

This phrase is used when there is doubt or uncertainty about whether someone arrived at a place or event.

Examples:

  • He may not have come to the party last night.
  • She may not have come to the meeting yet.
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Alternatives:

  • might not have come
  • could not have come
  • may have not come
  • may have been absent
  • may have missed

may have failed to come

This phrase is also correct and conveys the idea that someone did not arrive due to a specific reason or failure.

This phrase is used when emphasizing that someone did not arrive at a place or event because of a failure or specific reason.

Examples:

  • She may have failed to come because her car broke down.
  • He may have failed to come due to a scheduling conflict.
  • Cause, Data source settings failed validation.\nFailed to find/lookup datasource { 0}. The datasource may not be configured or may have failed to come online.
  • over, certain important studies may have failed to come to the notice of the writer, and he may have misinterpreted some of those to which he has devoted ...
  • Mar 21, 2008 ... Madonna and Coldplay may have failed to come up with crackers for their new album titles, but the likes of "Hard Candy" and "Viva La Vida" ...
  • Our companion may see some defects which we do not see or possibly have good questions which we may have failed to come up with. It is also recommended ...

Alternatives:

  • may have not shown up
  • may have not made it
  • may have been a no-show
  • may have stood us up
  • may have skipped

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