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September

UK /["/sepˈtembə(r)/"]/ US /["/sepˈtembər/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

the 9th month of the year, between August and October

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In simple words: The ninth month of the year.

Examples

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

Usage notes

Used when referring to the month in dates, seasons, or events. It's neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'Sept' as seven, since September was the seventh month in the Roman calendar.

Collocations

• September 1st
• early September
• late September
• September weather
• September issue

Synonyms

• ninth month
• September month

Common mistakes

• Confusing September with other months.
• Spelling it incorrectly as 'Septmber'.
• Using 'September' when referring to an unrelated topic.