Synonyms for may
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests.
May we request that patrons kindly take their seats.
Related words
- Word family
- maybe mayhap mayhappen
- Phrases
- come what may may tree
Forms
- Past participle
- mayed
e.g. mayed → canned…
Example sentences
- could If I could send you a marshmallow, Trang, I would.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| may | steady | |
| could | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- can1
- 5 letters
- could1