may

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/meɪ/ English

Definitions

verb

To be strong; to have power (over).
(auxiliary) To be able; can.
To be able to go.
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests.“you may smoke outside; may I sit there?”

noun

The hawthorn bush or its blossoms.

verb

To gather may, or flowers in general.
To celebrate May Day.

noun

A maiden.

Related words

Synonyms

can could might get whitethorn crataegus laevigata crataegus oxycantha english hawthorn please opportunity able capable case available optionally allowed risk authorized

Rhymes

convey display dismay sobriquet disarray allay gay decay play portray

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