CEFR A1

may

verb

Meaning

Used to express possibility or to ask for permission.

Examples

It may rain later, so bring an umbrella.
May I borrow your pen?

Synonyms: can, might, could

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may (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: mei

Definition

Used to express possibility or to ask for permission.

Examples

It may rain later, so bring an umbrella.
May I borrow your pen?

How to Use may

may be (collocation): Expresses possibility about a present or future state. — "She may be at home now."
may have (collocation): Expresses possibility about a past event. — "He may have forgotten about the meeting."

Synonyms of may

Words with a similar meaning to may:

can
might
could

Antonyms of may

Words with the opposite meaning to may:

must not
cannot

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