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may

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"May" often signals possibility or permission in English. It suggests something is likely, but not certain, like "It may rain later." You might also use it to ask for or give permission: "Can you go out? Yes, you may." This indicates approval allows an action.

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"may" as verb

1 - To be strong; to have power (over).

2 - (auxiliary) To be able; can.

3 - To be able to go.

"may" as noun

1 - The hawthorn bush or its blossoms.

"may" as verb

1 - To gather may, or flowers in general.

2 - To celebrate May Day.

"may" as noun

1 - A maiden.

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Synonyms
1 - might
2 - can
3 - allow
4 - order
5 - enable
6 - permit
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Antonyms
1 - cannot
2 - won't
3 - will not
4 - refuse
5 - cannot
6 - deny
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