MAY


Meaning of MAY in English

May BrE AmE noun [uncountable and countable]

[ Date: 1100-1200 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: mai , from Latin Maius , from Maia Roman goddess ]

the fifth month of the year, between April and June

next/last May

She started work here last May.

in May

The theatre opened in May.

on May 6th

We don’t have any meetings on May 6th, do we?

on 6th May British English :

An agreement was signed on 6th May 1977.

May 6 American English :

Michael’s getting married May 6.

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