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mays

n. plural-only
C2 Proficiency US //ˈmeɪz// mays

n. the exams that students take in May at some universities, especially at the University of Cambridge.

n. the final examinations held during the Easter term at the University of Cambridge. Plural in form; often used to refer to the period of academic assessment and subsequent social events.


SIMPLE

He is studying hard for his mays.

CONTEXTUAL

After finishing their mays, the students celebrated with a series of garden parties and boat races.

COMPLEX

The intensity of the mays often dictates the social calendar of the university, as the conclusion of these rigorous assessments marks the beginning of May Week festivities.

Synonyms
Usage

Takes a plural verb; almost exclusively used in the context of the University of Cambridge.

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