Cool MateAugust
UK /["/ɔːˈɡʌst/"]/US /["/ɔːˈɡʌst/"]/
Definition
impressive, making you feel respect
In simple words: The eighth month of the year.
Examples
- an august group of statesmen
- He had dared to challenge the views of an august body of imperial historians.
Usage notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to the month. Often associated with summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'Aug' as August's nickname — it's the bridge between summer and autumn.
Collocations
- August heat
- August break
- August vacation
Synonyms
- summer
- hot
- sizzling
- vacation
- holiday
Antonyms
- January
- February
- March
- April
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'Augustus', the Roman emperor's name
- Mispronouncing as 'Augest'
- Using it as an adjective incorrectly