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Monthly

UK /["/ˈmʌnθli/"]/US /["/ˈmʌnθli/"]/

Definition

happening once a month or every month

In simple words: happening once every month

Examples

  • a **monthly meeting/visit/magazine**
  • a monthly salary of £1 000
  • a monthly season ticket
  • Summers are hot, with monthly averages above 22°C.

Usage notes

Use 'monthly' when referring to events or payments that occur each month. It is appropriate in both casual and professional contexts, but avoid it in overly casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

monthly + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'month' plus 'ly' – events that happen 'once a month'.

Collocations

  • monthly meeting
  • monthly report
  • monthly subscription

Synonyms

  • monthly
  • each month
  • once a month

Antonyms

  • weekly
  • yearly

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'weekly' or 'yearly'
  • Using 'monthly' with plural nouns incorrectly, e.g., 'monthly meetings' (correct) vs 'monthly meeting' (incorrect if singular is intended)
  • Overusing 'monthly' in contexts where other terms like 'every month' might fit better