Definitions

1. verb

to have the power or authority to do something; to have the right or permission to do something

“The king may grant you an audience if you wait patiently.”

2. verb

to be possible or likely to happen or exist

“It may rain tomorrow, so bring an umbrella.”

3. noun

a month of the year

“I have to pay my taxes by the end of May.”

4. noun

a unit of measurement equal to one-sixth of a fluid dram or one-tenth of a teaspoon

“The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of may in the sauce.”

5. auxiliary verb

used to express possibility or permission

“You may go out and play now.”

6. interjection

used to express a wish or a possibility

“May you have a wonderful day!”

7. proper noun

the month of May, a month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

“The May festival is a popular event in the city.”