month — one of the twelve periods into which a year is divided
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: one of the twelve periods into which a year is divided
Pronunciation (IPA): /mʌnθ/
Example Sentences
- My birthday is next month, so I'm already planning my party!
- I've been waiting for this package for a whole month - it must be traveling around the world!
- She saves money every month to buy a new laptop.
month
NOUN[/mʌnθ/]
one of the twelve periods into which a year is divided
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'monað', which reflects humanity's ancient practice of measuring time by observing the moon's cycles. The term is cognate with similar words across Germanic languages, all stemming from the same root concept of lunar-based timekeeping.
Breakdown
mon- (moon) + -ath (period/measure); the suffix -ath, related to Old English 'ath' (oath, period), combines with the moon root to denote a lunar cycle or month-long period.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My birthday is next month, so I'm already planning my party!”
“I've been waiting for this package for a whole month - it must be traveling around the world!”
“She saves money every month to buy a new laptop.”
“This month has been so busy that I forgot what day it is!”
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