0 used to express possibility:
The cause of the accident may never be discovered.
The explosion may have been caused by a faulty electrical connection.
There may be some evidence to suggest she's guilty, but it's hardly conclusive.
1 used to ask or give permission:
3 the flowers of the hawthorn tree
5 used to express possibility:
6 used to ask or give permission:
7 used to make a suggestion or suggest a possibility in a polite way:
8 the fifth month of the year, after April and before June
If used on delicate skin, this cream may produce a stinging sensation.
People who suffer a stroke may experience a loss of speech.
This afternoon we may see some wintry showers over higher ground.
We may have to sell the house, but I hope it won't come to that.
I worry about the destructive effect that violent films may have on children.
"Higgins, you may go now." "Very good, sir."
Now a round of quick-fire questions - the first person to press their buzzer may answer.
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