may not
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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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If you’re under 50, you may not have thought about AM radio … well, ever.
From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026
It also suggests that researchers may not need to eliminate amyloid plaques to improve sleep in Alzheimer's disease.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
- might not
- must not
- should not
- is forbidden
- cannot
