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autumn

[ˈɔːtəm]

autumn Definition

  • 1the season between summer and winter, characterized by the falling of leaves from the trees
  • 2a period of maturity or incipient decline

Using autumn: Examples

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

  • Example

    The leaves turn red and gold in autumn.

  • Example

    Autumn is my favorite season.

  • Example

    The harvest festival is celebrated in autumn.

autumn Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for autumn

Antonyms for autumn

Phrases with autumn

  • autumn leaves

    the brightly colored leaves that fall from trees during the autumn season

    Example

    She collected a bunch of autumn leaves to decorate the house.

  • the moment when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator, marking the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere

    Example

    The autumnal equinox usually occurs on September 22 or 23.

  • a period of unseasonably warm weather occurring in late autumn

    Example

    We had an Indian summer this year, with temperatures staying warm well into October.

Origins of autumn

from Latin 'autumnus'

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Summary: autumn in Brief

'Autumn' [ˈɔːtəm] refers to the season between summer and winter, characterized by falling leaves. It is also used to describe a period of maturity or incipient decline. Synonyms include 'fall' and 'harvest time.' Phrases like 'autumn leaves' and 'autumnal equinox' are commonly used to describe aspects of the season.

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