may

UK
/meɪ/
US
/meɪ/

Translations

mayverb
UK
/meɪ/
US
/meɪ/
(modal)
Synonyms
Antonyms
must not
should not
maynoun

Definitions

mayverb
To express possibility or permission.
You may leave the room once you have finished the test.
To express a wish or hope.
May you have a wonderful birthday celebration.
maynoun
The hawthorn or its blossom, often associated with the month of May.
The may was in full bloom along the hedgerows.