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February

UK /["/ˈfebruəri/"]/US /["/ˈfebrueri/"]/

Definition

the 2nd month of the year, between January and March

In simple words: The second month of the year.

Examples

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

Usage notes

Use 'February' when referring specifically to the month. Note that some people mispronounce it as 'Febuary' with no 'r'. It's generally appropriate in both spoken and written contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'Feb-ru-ary' like a 'feather' being so light it floats through the second month.

Collocations

  • February 14th
  • late February
  • February weather

Synonyms

  • month
  • time period
  • calendar month

Antonyms

  • January
  • March

Common mistakes

  • 'Febuary' instead of 'February'.
  • Forgetting to capitalize it when writing.
  • Confusing the month with 'March' or 'January'.