month

[mʌnθ]

month Definition

a period of time lasting about four weeks, especially one of the twelve named periods into which a year is divided.

Using month: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "month" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I will be on vacation for a month.

  • Example

    There are twelve months in a year.

  • Example

    She has been studying for months.

  • Example

    The project will take several months to complete.

month Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for month

  • four weeks
  • 30 days
  • lunar month

Phrases with month

  • a period of time from a specified day in one month to the same day in the next, typically a period of four weeks.

    Example

    The rent is due on the first day of each calendar month.

  • a period of time between two new moons, averaging 29.5 days.

    Example

    The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar month.

  • the period of time near the end of the month when a person is broke or low on funds.

    Example

    I can't go out tonight because it's the dog days of the month.

Origins of month

from Old English 'monaþ', related to 'moon'

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Summary: month in Brief

A 'month' [mʌnθ] is a period of time lasting approximately four weeks, and one of the twelve named periods into which a year is divided. It is often used to describe a specific duration of time, such as 'She has been studying for months.' 'Month' can also be modified by phrases like 'calendar month,' referring to a period of four weeks from a specified day, and 'lunar month,' which is a period of time between two new moons.

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