How to Use "May" with Example Sentences

may (n): the month after April and before June

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Used with verbs:

"I can't believe it is already May."
(be: is/am/are)

"May is my favorite month."
(is)

may (v): to be possible; to say something could happen; to give permission to

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Example sentences:

"It may take a long time."

"They may join us for dinner."

"It may not work."

"He may come home tomorrow."

"She may leave early."

"She may go with us."

may (v): used when asking a question

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Example sentences:

"May I borrow your car?"

"May I use your computer?"

"May I go to the party?"

"May we watch television?"

"May we go inside?"