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October

UK /["/ɒkˈtəʊbə(r)/"]/ US /["/ɑːkˈtəʊbər/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

the 10th month of the year, between September and November

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In simple words: The tenth month of the year.

Examples

• She was born in October.
• The meeting is on the fifth of October/October the fifth.
• The meeting is on October fifth.
• We went to Japan last October.
• I arrived at the end of October.
• last October's election
• the October issue of the magazine

Usage notes

Use 'October' when referring to the month, especially in scheduling or discussing seasons. Avoid using it in very formal writing where you might specify the complete date instead.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'Octo' like an octopus, which has eight legs, and it's the 10th month – just remember it's a little 'off'!

Collocations

• Halloween in October
• October sky
• October festivities

Synonyms

• month
• time period
• calendar month

Antonyms

• April
• May
• June

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'Octuber' - ensure the correct spelling is 'October'.
• Mispronounced - some may say it quickly, missing syllables.
• Capitalization errors - remember to capitalize 'October' as it is a proper noun.