may not is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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verb phrase
- Used to indicate that someone is forbidden or not permitted to do something.
- Used to express the possibility that a particular event or situation will not occur.
Example Sentences
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In a recent note, she wrote of Morgan Stanley and Goldman stocks: “Better not to stand in the way” as a “valuation-driven short case” may not hold up.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“Working together may not have been in the cards for us; however, that does not lessen my enthusiasm for the band,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
- might not
- must not
- should not
- is forbidden
- cannot
