Definitions
How to pronounce may:
May - as a noun
Thorny eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern north america
The month following april and preceding june
May - as a 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.
Example: "You may smoke outside; may i sit there?"
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) expressing a present possibility; possibly.
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).
Example: "May you win; may the weather be sunny"
Used in modesty, courtesy, or concession, or to soften a question or remark.
To gather may, or flowers in general.
To celebrate may day.
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
MAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
MAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
MAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
