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.
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There are twelve months in a year.
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She has been studying for months.
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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.
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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'
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.
