June
UK /["/dʒuːn/"]/US /["/dʒuːn/"]/
Definition
the 6th month of the year, between May and July
In simple words: The sixth month of the year.
Examples
- She was born in June.
- The meeting is on the fifth of June/June the fifth.
- The meeting is on June fifth.
- We went to Japan last June.
- I arrived at the end of June.
- last June's election
- the June edition of the newsletter
Usage notes
Used in both spoken and written English. Typically formal when discussing dates, but can be informal in casual conversation. Not appropriate for non-time contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone
Memory hint
June rhymes with 'moon', which shines brightest in summer.
Collocations
- June wedding
- June bug
- June 1st
- early June
- late June
Synonyms
- month
- time period
- season
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'July', the next month.
- Capitalization errors, as 'June' should always be capitalized.
- Saying 'in June month' instead of just 'in June'.