May synonyms

In all likelihood, can, can be given leave to, as it might be, and feasibly are all synonyms for may. May not and cannot are antonyms of may. And here are 31 another word for may.

Another word for may

Possibility:

Can, conceivably, could, it is possible, might, perchance, perhaps, possibly, there's a chance, and potentially are all synonyms for may.

2. Permission:

Can be given leave to, has the liberty to, has the option to, has the right to, is allowed, is authorized to, is entitled to, is free to, is permitted, and allowed to are all another word for may.

3. Probability or Politeness

As it might be, feasibly, in all likelihood, likely, maybe, mayhap, plausibly, possibly so, probably, and could be are all synonyms for may.

 

May synonym statistics

May synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3, 7, 10, and 17 letters and 3 synonyms with 5, 9, and 11 letters. 2 synonyms with 6, 12, 13, 14, and 15 letters and 4 synonyms with 8 letters. For a total of 27 another word for may.

May sentences

May I borrow your book for today?

She may join us for dinner tonight.

The weather may change later this evening.

He may not be able to attend the meeting.

May the best team win the competition!

Related Words for may

  1. Maybe
    • Synonyms: perhaps, possibly
    • Opposites: definitely, certainly
    • Part of speech: adverb