Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Anagrams | English word MAY

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Definitions of MAY

1. The hawthorn bush or its blossoms.
2. The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.
3. (obsolete, intransitive) To be strong; to have power (over). [8th–17th c.]
4. (obsolete, auxiliary) To be able; can. [8th–17th c.]
5. (intransitive, poetic) To be able to go. [from 9th c.]
6. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
7. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
8. (subjunctive present, defective) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]
9. Used in modesty, courtesy, or concession, or to soften a question or remark.
10. (poetic, intransitive) To gather may, or flowers in general.
11. (poetic, intransitive) To celebrate May Day.
12. (archaic) A maiden.
13. A female given name, usually pet name for Mary and Margaret, reinforced by the month and plant meaning.
14. A Middle English surname from Middle English.
15. A number of places in USA:
16. A surname.

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