may
maymodal verb
UK/meɪ/US/meɪ/
POSSIBLE
A2used to say that something is possible
- It may rain later, so take an umbrella.
- He may not know about the meeting.
PERMISSION
B1used to ask for or give permission politely
- May I use your phone?
- You may leave when you have finished the test.
WISH
C1used to say what you hope will happen
- May you both be very happy.
Maynoun
UK/meɪ/US/meɪ/
A1the fifth month of the year, after April and before June
- My birthday is in May.
- The weather is usually warm in May.