Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A modal verb used to indicate potentiality or possibility; also, the fifth month of the year.
May
/meɪ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
At times, it snows even in May around here.
What you are thinking of may or may not happen.
"May I spend the night here?"
Etymology:
Originates from the Old English mæg, meaning is able; influenced by Latin Maius, the name of the fifth month.
Usage Statistics:
763 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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