CEFR A1

Mae

proper noun

Meaning

A female given name, often used as a diminutive of names like Margaret or Mary.

Examples

Mae Jemison was the first African American woman to travel to space.
My grandmother's name was Mae, and she was a wonderful baker.

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Mae (A1)

proper noun

Pronunciation: ˈmeɪ

Definition

A female given name, often used as a diminutive of names like Margaret or Mary.

Examples

Mae Jemison was the first African American woman to travel to space.
My grandmother's name was Mae, and she was a wonderful baker.
The character Mae Borowski is a key figure in the Night in the Woods video game.

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