Word: May
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English mæg, of Germanic origin, from a base meaning ‘have power’; related to Dutch mogen and German mögen, also to main and might
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
meɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
expressing possibility
Short Definition:expressing possibility
Examples:- that may be true
- he may well win
Definition:
used to ask for or to give permission
Short Definition:used to ask for or give permission
Examples:- you may confirm my identity with your Case Officer, if you wish
- may I ask a few questions?
Definition:
expressing a wish or hope
Short Definition:expressing wish or hope
Examples:- may she rest in peace
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