month-long — lasting for or continuing throughout an entire month
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lasting for or continuing throughout an entire month
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmʌnθ lɔːŋ/
Example Sentences
- My month-long Netflix binge finally ended when my subscription expired.
- The month-long diet turned into a month-long pizza appreciation program.
- She completed a month-long certification course in digital marketing.
month-long
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmʌnθ lɔːŋ/]
lasting for or continuing throughout an entire month
lasting for or continuing throughout an entire month
Month-long training makes her strong, ending with victory's song!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Month-long is a compound adjective formed from Old English 'mōnað' (month, from Proto-Germanic 'mēnōth-', related to the moon's cycle) and 'lang' (long, from Proto-Germanic 'langaz'). The combination merges the temporal unit of a month with the concept of duration, expressing something lasting for a full lunar cycle.
Breakdown
month (Old English 'mōnað', from Proto-Germanic root meaning 'moon-measure') + long (Old English 'lang', meaning 'extended in length or duration'). Together they form a compound adjective denoting sustained duration over a one-month period.
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📝Examples
“My month-long Netflix binge finally ended when my subscription expired.”
“The month-long diet turned into a month-long pizza appreciation program.”
“She completed a month-long certification course in digital marketing.”
“The company organized a month-long team building retreat.”
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