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July

UK /["/dʒuˈlaɪ/"]/ US /["/dʒuˈlaɪ/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

the 7th month of the year, between June and August

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In simple words: The seventh month of the year.

Examples

• She was born in July.
• The meeting is on the fifth of July/July the fifth.
• The meeting is on July fifth.
• We went to Japan last July.
• I arrived at the end of July.
• last July's election
• It was a sunny July afternoon.

Usage notes

Use 'July' when referring to the specific month. It's typically not used in formal writing except in dates. Avoid using abbreviations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'jewel', think of a beautiful summer jewel.

Collocations

• July 4th
• middle of July
• July weather

Synonyms

• month
• July month
• summer month
• season

Antonyms

• January
• December
• February

Common mistakes

• Confusing with 'June' or 'August'.
• Writing 'Jul' instead of 'July'.