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Month

🇬🇧 UK /["/mʌnθ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/mʌnθ/"]/

Meaning of Month

any of the twelve periods of time into which the year is divided, for example May or June

In simple words: A time period of about thirty days.

Month in a sentence

• January is the first month of the year.
• The month of June is often very warm.
• I have a meeting every month with my team.
• Her birthday is in the month of March.
• Each month has a different number of days.

How to use Month

Use 'month' to describe time durations, often in planning or scheduling. It's neutral in tone and suitable for both casual and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Think of a calendar page turning each month, with twelve pages to see.

Related words

Collocations with Month

• last
• past
• preceding
• spend
• take
• wait
• elapse
• go by
• pass
• by the month
• during a/​the month of
• in a/​the month of
• the months leading up to something
• time of the month
• last
• past
• preceding
• spend
• take
• wait
• elapse
• go by
• pass
• by the month
• during a/​the month of
• in a/​the month of
• the months leading up to something
• time of the month
• last
• past
• preceding
• spend
• take
• wait
• elapse
• go by
• pass
• by the month
• during a/​the month of
• in a/​the month of
• the months leading up to something
• time of the month

Synonyms for Month

• period
• month-long
• 30 days
• four weeks

Opposites of Month

• day
• year
• week

Common mistakes with Month

• Using 'months' when referring to a single month in some contexts.
• Confusing 'month' with 'moth' in pronunciation.
• Omitting the article 'a' in phrases like 'a month'

Frequently asked questions about Month

What does Month mean?

A time period of about thirty days.

What is the definition of Month?

any of the twelve periods of time into which the year is divided, for example May or June

How do you use Month in a sentence?

January is the first month of the year.

Can you give another example of Month?

The month of June is often very warm.

What are synonyms for Month?

Common alternatives include period, month-long, 30 days, four weeks.

What is the opposite of Month?

Opposite meanings include day, year, week.

What words go with Month?

It commonly pairs with last, past, preceding, spend, take, wait, elapse, go by, pass, by the month, during a/​the month of, in a/​the month of, the months leading up to something, time of the month, last, past, preceding, spend, take, wait, elapse, go by, pass, by the month, during a/​the month of, in a/​the month of, the months leading up to something, time of the month, last, past, preceding, spend, take, wait, elapse, go by, pass, by the month, during a/​the month of, in a/​the month of, the months leading up to something, time of the month.

What are common mistakes when using Month?

Using 'months' when referring to a single month in some contexts. Confusing 'month' with 'moth' in pronunciation. Omitting the article 'a' in phrases like 'a month'

How do you pronounce Month?

US: /["/mʌnθ/"]/, UK: /["/mʌnθ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Month?

Use 'month' to describe time durations, often in planning or scheduling. It's neutral in tone and suitable for both casual and formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Month?

"Month" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.