TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

You can start vs You may start

Both 'you can start' and 'you may start' are correct, interchangeable and express the same idea. The choice between 'can' and 'may' is a matter of personal preference or formality.

Explained by Michele A.
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: September 20, 2024 • 17040 views

You can start

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to give someone permission to begin a task or activity. It is informal and widely accepted in both spoken and written English.

Examples:

You can start the presentation whenever you're ready.
You can start eating before I arrive.

Show examples from the web [+]

You can start by addressing me as sir.
You can start by taking this box to my car.
You can start removing Max's liver.
You can start by being honest on the night found the UFO.
You can start by wiping that smile off your face.
You can start with that and then we'll see.
You can start on Miss December in the morning.
You can start with your birthday wish.
You can start tidying up the bar supplies.
You can start by letting me have your files on the investigation.
You can start supper if you want.
Good. You can start on the drilling.
You can start waiting tables at Margarita's.
You can start walking now, Mulder.
You can start by ironing my pink top.
You can start by not asking so many questions.
You can start with your wrist.
You can start by spying on his assistant.
You can start by telling me what you did to David.
You can start with Mike Tapley, who's available.

Alternatives:

You may start
Feel free to start
Go ahead and start
You're welcome to start
Commence whenever you like

You may start

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to give someone permission to begin a task or activity. It is slightly more formal than 'you can start' but conveys the same meaning.

Examples:

You may start the exam now.
You may start your presentation when you're ready.

Show examples from the web [+]

Cleveland jr., You may start with your opening statement.
Han Hui Ju, you may start now.
You may start your descent any time now.
Dear parishioners, parents, godparents, relatives and friends- you may start taking pictures now.
You may start the attack when you are ready.
You may start treatment with Activelle on any convenient day.
You may start over again if you like.
You may start & ksnapshot; by selecting it from the K-Menu Applications Graphics Screen Capture Program & ksnapshot;.
You may start & ksnapshot; by entering the following at the command prompt:
When the red light starts to flash, you may start another dose at any time you need it.
Common side effects (in 1 to 10 users in 100) Light anaesthesia - you may start to come out of deep sleep, so need more anaesthetic.
You're a risk to me, if you get caught you may start to sing.
You'll have all the materials you need, and you may start again.
When can you expect to start feeling better Usually Remeron will start working after 1 to 2 weeks and after 2 to 4 weeks you may start to feel better.
You may start by unzipping your dress.

Alternatives:

You can start
Feel free to start
Go ahead and start
You're welcome to start
Commence whenever you like

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9).

"Thank you!"
Sachi Nakama July 2024
"I have literally been through chat, PI, claude, bard and bing and I got conflicting answers! Thank you! Human intelligence reigns!"
Retha July 2024
"Faster than AI"
CYNTHIA December 2023
"This was very helpful and I personally think this site is the best."
Kaden October 2023
"It was extremely thorough and very helpful!"
imperialelisa October 2023
"7 years without any disappointment. Always 100% satisfied. You guys are the best in the world at what you do. Thank you so much :)"
Zubair Alam October 2023
"In a world of text messages and online communication, this is great to have as a live tool. Thank you."
Selena October 2023
"Without textranch I would be stuck!"
宏祐 October 2023
"Accuracy and fast response. Personal comments from editor. Thank you."
Clh September 2023
"I wasn't aware of this service, it's fascinating and more reliable than standard IA tools available on the internet"
Arturo September 2023
"The fact that you can get reliable fast feedback on your texts."
Vinicius Antonio August 2023
"you guys are better than grammarly i'm being honest here"
ordinary July 2023
"OMG! This is really good than any other text correction tools I've used so far. Highly recommend this."
Vehan July 2023
"Very fast and accurate. thank you."
mojtaba July 2023
"I love this app because it's help to writing skills all of students ♥️"
Tarisini July 2023
"This was exactly the mistake I was looking for, the wording dind´t sound right at first. Better than grammarly!"
Ente July 2023
"The immediate help that I received was reassuring and very satisfactory. Thanks."
priiiyanshuu July 2023
"this helps A LOT for my studies."
kathnunez02 June 2023
"Woow!! I would never have expected such precision! Thank you soooo much!!"
Berta June 2023
"Real Time Editor and not AI. Many Thanks."
Priya June 2023
"The very first thing excites me about Textranch is how much your editors care."
sepideh June 2023
"The fact that texts are checked by human editors rather than by AI, etc. I appreciate this!"
Анна June 2023
"Feel welcome, immediate response, high quality feedback"
martin.roy June 2023
"This is the best app that I have ever seen"
Burulai May 2023

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!