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Definition 1:
used to indicate that something is possible or probable .
Examples:
They may still succeed.
Do you think they may [=can, could, might] still succeed?
“Have they failed?” “They may have.” = (Brit) “They may have done.” [=it’s possible that they failed]
You may [=might, could] be right.
If you work hard now, you may end up sitting in the boss’s chair some day!
What you see may (well/very well) surprise you.
There may be some difficulties ahead.
I think he may be trying to cheat us.
It may possibly be true, mightn’t it? [=(less formally) it could possibly be true, couldn’t it?]
May it not [=mightn’t it, (less formally) couldn’t it] after all turn out to be true?
This vacation may [=might] not be so bad after all.
When you’re older, you may understand.
We may go if they ask us, but then again we may not.
As you may or may not have heard, we’ve won!
Definition 2:
used to say that one thing is true but something else is also true .
Examples:
He may [=might] be slow, but he does very good work. = Slow though he may be, he (still) does very good work. [=although he’s slow, he does very good work]
It may [=might] be cold outside, but it’s still a beautiful day. [=although it’s cold outside, it’s still a beautiful day]
She may [=might] have been a great actress, but she was a terrible parent.
Definition 3:
used to indicate that something is allowed compare can 4b.
Examples:
You may go now. [=you have permission to leave now]
No one may enter without a ticket.
The children may play wherever they choose.
You may tell me your opinion, but I won’t change my mind.
Definition 4:
used to ask a question or make a request in a polite way compare can 4a.
Examples:
“May [=might] I borrow your pen?” “Of course you may!”
“May I help you,” asked the waiter, “or are you already being served?”
May I ask who is calling?
“May I leave a little early today?” “No, you may not.”
Definition 5:
used to express a wish .
Examples:
Long may the Queen reign! [=I hope the Queen will reign for a long time]
May the best man win!
May you have a long and happy life!
Definition 6:
used to make a polite suggestion .
Examples:
You may [=might] want to think again and consider your options carefully.
It may [=might] be wise to proceed cautiously.
Definition 7:
used in various polite expressions with I .
Examples:
May I just say how pleased I am to be here. [=I would like to say how pleased I am to be here]
If I may (interrupt you), would you please repeat the answer?
I’d like to ask a question, if I may.
This has been, if I may say so, one of the happiest days of my life.
Definition 8:
used to indicate the reason for something or the purpose of something .
Examples:
We exercise so that we may [=will] be strong and healthy. [=we exercise in order to be strong and healthy]
I work hard so that my family may [=will] not go hungry.
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