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month

/mʌnθ/

Meanings
noun
A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.

Examples :

"July is my favourite month."
time period astronomy essential

Related Words

Illustration thereof

thereof adverb

/ðɛəˈɹɒv/ /ðɛˈɹʌv/

Of this, that or it.

"The school announced a new policy; the details thereof are in the student handbook. "

Illustration periods

periods noun

/ˈpɪriədz/ /ˈpɪəriːədz/

A length of time.

"There was a period of confusion following the announcement."

Illustration monthly

monthly noun

/ˈmʌnθli/

A publication that is published once a month.

"My sister subscribes to a monthly magazine about fashion. "

Illustration holiday

holiday noun

/ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/

A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.

"Today is a Wiccan holiday!"

Illustration discharge

discharge noun

/ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/

Pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology.

"The doctor examined the infected cut and noticed a thick discharge. "

Illustration period

period noun

/ˈpɪəɹɪəd/

A length of time.

"There was a period of confusion following the announcement."

Illustration historically

historically adverb

/hɪˈstɒrɪkli/ /hɪˈstɔːrɪkli/

In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.

"Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work."

Illustration divided

divided verb

/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ /dəˈvaɪdɪd/

To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.

"a wall divides two houses; a stream divides the towns"

Illustration alternation

alternation noun

/ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪ.ʃən/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.ˌneɪ.ʃən/

The reciprocal succession of (normally two) things in time or place; the act of following and being followed by turns; alternate succession, performance, or occurrence

"alternation between night shifts and day shifts"

Illustration phases

phases noun

/ˈfeɪsiːz/

Phase; stage

""Learning a new language involves different phases, starting with basic vocabulary and progressing to complex grammar." "

Illustration favourite

favourite noun

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

""My dog, Sparky, is the children's favourite in our family." "

Illustration menstrual

menstrual adjective

/ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl/

Of or relating to the menses.

"The doctor explained that the regular menstrual cycle is important for women's health. "