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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'.