What does MONTH mean?

Month Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A period of time lasting approximately four weeks or 30-31 days, used to measure time.
2. A calendar month, which is one of the twelve named periods into which a year is divided.

Pronunciations

• US: /mʌnθ/
• UK: /mʌnθ/

Origin and Usage

The word "month" comes from the Old English word "monað," which means "month." It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. A month is a period of time that is used to measure time, and there are twelve named months in a year. The usage of months dates back to ancient times, where the lunar cycle was used to keep track of time.

Synonyms

• Lunar month
• Calendar month
• 30-day month
• 31-day month

Related Words

• Year
• Week
• Hour
• Day
• Minute

Example Sentences

• She has been studying for months to pass the exam.
• January is the first month of the year.
• He will be gone for a month on his vacation.