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'may' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'may' with 20 example sentences.


may noun

: thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America


  • She may have missed her bus.
  • You may not remember me, but I remember you.
  • You may use my computer if you want to.
  • May I have a glass of milk, please?
  • May I use this cup?
  • May I turn off the lights?
  • You may use my car whenever you want.
  • You may choose any of them.
  • May I ask who's calling?
  • May I eat this apple?
  • Only adults may watch that film.
  • We may be late for school.
  • Hello. May I speak to Mr Johnson, please?
  • May I sit in the back?
  • May I open the window?
  • May I ask a personal question?
  • May I speak to you a minute?
  • I may never be able to walk again.
  • May I try that on?
  • This may take more than a year.
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    'May' in a sentence

    Learn how to use 'May' with 14 example sentences.


    May noun

    : the month following April and preceding June


  • Was it in May that I was born?
  • Long live the first of May!
  • It can be very cold here even in May.
  • He goes to China in May.
  • I think this photo was taken in May.
  • A general election will be held in May.
  • Can you come at ten on May second?
  • Mr Brown left for England on May 15.
  • I visited him on a warm May afternoon.
  • Today is Friday, May 18.
  • The party was held on May 22.
  • May has been in Japan for a year.
  • They were to have got married in May.
  • They have their annual conference in May.
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