may not
is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:Confidence: high
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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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According to the new results, those differences may not require separate physical explanations.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026
And the current, fake versions available may not resemble what's being developed in the safe confines of the laboratory.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
- might not
- must not
- should not
- is forbidden
- cannot
