May
- noun
- /meɪ/
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mayo
- I'm in Boston in May, DC in July.
And then my dad died in May and she became mean.
- And then my dad died in May and she became mean.
- I'll be doing my residency starting in May, so see you there.
Examples
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And that was in May, I think mid to late May.
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And then my dad died in May and she became mean.
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Hunting Park: Food Stamp Cut May Affect Poor People
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(NOTE: May have been composed in a sleepless haze; adjust expectations accordingly.)
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The cherry blossoms bloom in May, attracting many visitors to the park.
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May is my favorite month because the weather starts to get warm and sunny.
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In May, many schools hold graduation ceremonies to celebrate their students' achievements.
Idioms
- Informal
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To accept what happens and not try to change the result
- Informal
A wish of good luck people say to encourage someone, often playfully
- Informal
To wish someone good luck when the result depends on chance
A phrase that says hurt to the body is worse than insults and words do not hurt
Compounds
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The first day of May that many countries celebrate as a spring festival or a workers' holiday
- Specialized
A small North American bird with yellow and olive-green feathers and black streaks
- Specialized
A North American plant with large umbrella leaves, a poisonous root, and an edible yellow fruit
- UK
A large beetle that appears in late spring whose larvae eat plant roots and can damage lawns
- US
A fish with black bars found in shallow bays and marshes along the US Atlantic and Gulf coasts
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word May comes from the name of the Roman goddess Maia, who was connected to 'growth' and 'spring'. That's why May is the month of flowers and new life.