Modal verbs: may, might, can't

To communicate a thought or feeling; convey a meaning

The film does not express the experience of falling in love very well.

uttervoicestatedeclare

the state of being uncertain; doubt

He expressed some uncertainty about the company's future.

Auxiliary verbs that express necessity, possibility, ability, or permission

Modal verbs like may and might indicate possibility.

auxiliary verbmodal auxiliary

The act of formally requesting something, especially authorization or leave

asking for permission

Not having or showing any doubt about something

less certain

to go to an event, place, etc

They might not be able to attend the concert.

go tobe present atparticipate in

to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body

I can't swim.

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A type of auxiliary verb that expresses modality, such as ability, possibility, necessity, or permission

Modal verbs like 'can', 'should', and 'must' express different modalities.

auxiliary verbverb

the state of being certain or believing something without doubt

He had an air of certainty about him.

beyond a shadow of a doubtknow for surewithout question