may
//meɪ//
modal verb
1
Used to express possibility or probability.
It may rain tomorrow.
2
Used to ask for or give permission.
May I use your phone?
3
Used to express a wish or hope.
May you have a wonderful birthday!
Noun
1
The hawthorn tree or its blossoms.
The may is in full bloom in spring.
2
The fifth month of the year.
My birthday is in May.