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01
used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
may
3rd person singular
may
Past simple
might
Examples
It may rain later this afternoon, so do n't forget your umbrella.
02
used to admit that a statement is true before making another one
Examples
It may not be perfect, yet it still represents a significant improvement.
03
used to politely ask for permission or make a request
Examples
May I borrow your pen for a moment?
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