may

US /meɪ/
UK /meɪ/
"may" picture
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expressing possibility

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It may rain later.
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She may be at home.
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mightcould
2.

expressing permission

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You may leave now.
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May I come in?
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canbe allowed to
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expressing a wish or hope

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May you have a long and happy life.
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May peace prevail on Earth.
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wishhope
1.

the fifth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the last month of spring

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Her birthday is in May.
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We are planning a trip for next May.
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to whom it may concerncome what may