May - English meaning
May – definitions in English dictionary
nounThe hawthorn or its blossom.
Usage examples:
The may is just barely starting to open here, but leaves are out
nounThe fifth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the last month of spring.
Usage examples:
The new model makes its showroom debut in may
Thorny shrub of a small tree having white to scarlet flowers
modal verbExpressing possibility.
Usage examples:
That may be true
modal verbUsed to ask for or to give permission.
Usage examples:
You may confirm my identity with your case officer, if you wish
modal verbExpressing a wish or hope.
Usage examples:
May she rest in peace
modal verbUsed to express possibility
Usage examples:
She said she may decide to accept the job offer and may not., may i use your telephone?, you may wa…
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Word origin
late Old English, from Old French mai, from Latin Maius (mensis ) ‘(month) of the goddess Maia’.
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