VERB
  • Definition - To be strong; to have power (over).
  • Definition - (auxiliary) To be able; can.
  • Definition - To be able to go.
  • Definition - (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests.
  • Example - you may smoke outside;  may I sit there?
  • Synonyms - can could might
  • Definition - (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly.
  • Example - he may be lying;  Schrödinger's cat may or may not be in the box
  • Synonyms - could might
  • Definition - (subjunctive present, defective) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect).
  • Example - may you win;  may the weather be sunny
  • Synonyms - might
  • Definition - Used in modesty, courtesy, or concession, or to soften a question or remark.
  • Example - may you win;  may the weather be sunny
Words in your word
3 Letter Words
may 8 yam 8
2 Letter Words
my 7 ay 5 ya 5 am 4 ma 4
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