Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
may
modal verb
/meɪ/
Definition
used to express possibility or permission
Examples
- You may leave early if you finish your work.
- It may rain later, so take an umbrella.
- May you find happiness in your endeavors.
Meaning
‘May’ is a verb that indicates a possibility or permission in various contexts. It can also indicate a wish or hope.
Synonyms
- might
- could
- can
