May

Meaning

1. The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.
2. A female given name, usually pet name for Mary and Margaret, reinforced by the month and plant meaning.
3. A surname from Middle English.
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Synonyms

month

fifth month

spring month

birthdate

bloom

calendar month

can

February

July

June

April

might

Monday

October

probable

September

M

M

M.

Ⓜ️

March

August

be able

Pronounced as (IPA)

/meɪ/

Etymology

From Middle English May, Mai, from Old French mai, from Latin Maius (“Maia's month”), from Maia, a Roman earth goddess.

Sentences

May I see it ?

May I escort you to the garage ?

In May the group decided to try to expand their fan base into Russia .

" Arsenic And Aunt May " was also released in the " Heroes " box set .

In May of the following year he was made a Deputy Lieutenant of Midlothian .

Originally patrolling out of New London , she shifted to Bermuda in May .