You may be right about the deadline.
You may be right about the deadline.
English
may
meɪ
Meaning: expressing possibility or permission
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Example sentences
It may be cold outside, so wear a jacket.
It may be cold outside, so wear a jacket.
Even if you apologize, she still may not forgive you.
Even if you apologize, she still may not forgive you.
I mean to call her after dinner, but the meeting may run late.
I intend to call her after dinner, but the meeting may run late.
She may stake her reputation on the project.
She may stake her reputation on the project.
Usage Notes
'May' is a modal verb used to indicate that something is possible or to ask for/give permission. It is more formal than 'can'.
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