may be

Synonyms

possible probably perhaps possibly maybe perchance peradventure mayhap

Examples

He who is insolent towards men is insolent towards God... Respect in man the grand, inestimable image of God and be forbearing towards the faults and errors of fallen man, so that God may be forbearing towards your own. John of Kronstadt

My pain may be the reason for somebody's laugh. But my laugh must never be the reason for somebody's pain. Charlie Chaplin

A man may be a fool and not know it, but not if he is married. H. L. Mencken

He who asks a question may be a fool for five minutes; he who asks no questions stays a fool forever. Chinese Proverb

A small evil may be a great good. Greek Proverb

The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour. Japanese Proverb

Words in the phrase

may be

Close letter words and terms

may appoint may as well May Bank may be connected may be generalized may be in need of it