may

[meɪ]

Definition:
1. Used to say that something is possible.
2. Used when admitting that something is true before introducing another point, argument, etc.
3. Used to ask for or give permission.

Use 'may' in a sentence:

1. They may be shredding documents.
2. He may still face criminal charges.
3. They may have to amputate.
4. 'May Bhagwan bless you,' he said.
5. Mr. Hobbs? May we come in?
6. May I offer you some refreshment?
7. The student may show signs of feeling the strain of responsibility and she may give up.
8. There may be an announcement about this tomorrow—or not, as the case may be.
9. Companies may start to invest in plant and equipment abroad where costs may be lower.
10. Boys and girls may behave differently.
11. The last time I saw him was in May.
12. He might get there in time, but I can't be sure.
13. The deal may be ruled illegal.
14. May I have your full name?
15. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics.
16. Such action may have dire consequences.
17. Some smallish firms may close.
18. In practical terms this law may be difficult to enforce.
19. It's a long shot, but it just might work.
20. This may take longer than we thought.
21. I have some information you may be able to use.
22. The situation might all too easily have become a disaster.
23. It may be the judge's fault. It may be a lawyer's fault. It may be a procedural snafu.
24. May I sit here?
25. Military action may become necessary.
26. Their foreign policy is based on the principle that 'might is right'.
27. Try his home number ─ he might just be there.
28. You may need to give the floor a rub-down with glasspaper.
29. Other problems may follow.
30. Tax cuts may unbalance the budget.
31. May I refer you to my letter of 14 May?
32. I may be back next year.
33. You may well be right.
34. Don't go ─ I might need you.
35. Art may be used as a vehicle for propaganda.
36. The doctor may allow her to return to work next week.
37. She may need your help with some business matters.
38. The cancer cells may invade other parts of the body.
39. We might buy it but then again we might not.
40. We may win yet.
41. They may well win.
42. May I borrow it for a day or two?
43. May I speak off the record?
44. You may come if you wish.
45. May I take your order?
46. Use of these chemicals may present a fire risk.
47. Someone might find out, and that would never do.
48. That may or may not be true.
49. The point of my question may not be immediately apparent.
50. We began work on the project in May.
51. If we take the lead in this, others may follow.
52. May he rest in peace.
53. May she rest in peace.
54. It may take years to be completely accepted by the local community.
55. The research shows that computer games may cause aggression.
56. You may not enter the security area without authorization.
57. This speech may mark a change in government policy.
58. He may yield control.