Words / A1

MAY/meɪ/

This May is month five, not the modal verb “you may sit down.” Write a capital M for the month. Say in May, like the other months. April is before; June is after. Spring flowers and holidays often sit in May in Britain.

Meaning

The fifth month of the year.

Examples

• “We have a holiday in May.”
• “School half-term is in May.”
• “It was warm in May this year.”

Good to know

in May (month 5). Capital M. Not the modal may (= allowed).

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