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- pronunciation:
- meI
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
may, might |
| definition 1: |
If we say the cat may go outside, it means that it is OK for the cat to go outside. The cat is allowed to do that. If your sister says you may look at her pictures, it means that she will let you look at them.
May I sit with you?OK, you may take your lunch break now. |
| definition 2: |
When the newspaper says it may rain tonight, it means that it is possible it will rain tonight.
Ivan's grandparents may come tonight, or they may come tomorrow. They are not sure which bus they are going to take yet.I may be coming down with a cold. I don't feel very well. |
| definition 3: |
Sometimes we use "may" when we admit that something is true. Using "may" in this way is like saying "It's true that...."
The game may be hard to learn, but it's really fun once you know how to play.I may not know very much about Mexico, but I do know that most people speak Spanish there.Jayden may be annoying sometimes, but I still like him. |
| definition 4: |
Sometimes we use "may" when we express the wish or hope that a certain thing will happen.
May all your dreams come true!May you achieve all of your goals next year! |
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