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may

/meɪ/noun1 syllable

May means: thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America.

Synonyms for may7

noun, as in thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America

whitethorn, English hawthorn, Crataegus laevigata, Crataegus oxycantha

also used for may

can, could, might

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What does may mean?2

noun

1

thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America

2

the month following April and preceding June

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with may?60

three syllables

usadnaeveryday
Show 40 near rhymes
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All 60 rhymes for may, grouped by syllable

May in a sentence

  • Judging from the look of the sky, we may have snow tomorrow.CK
  • However fast you may walk, you can't catch up with him.Zifre
  • Judging from the look of the sky, it may rain this afternoon.CK
  • From the look of the sky, it may begin to snow tonight.CK
  • Judging from what you say, he may succeed.Zifre
  • No matter where you may go, don't forget to write to me.Zifre
  • In a town you may pass unnoticed, whereas in a village it's impossible.Zifre
  • He may be rich, but he is stingy.crana

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Forms of may

as a noun

plural
mays