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may

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1 syllable
3 characters
English (US)
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may

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, may is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofmay

1verb
  • 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.

    Synonyms: can, could, might

    Example: "you may smoke outside;  may I sit there?"

  • (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly.

    Synonyms: could, might

    Example: "he may be lying;  Schrödinger's cat may or may not be in the box"

  • (subjunctive present, defective) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect).

    Synonyms: might

    Example: "may you win;  may the weather be sunny"

  • Used in modesty, courtesy, or concession, or to soften a question or remark.

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