month

Plural

months

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

   • July is my favourite month.

2. 2.A period of 30 days, 31 days, or some alternation thereof.

   • We went on holiday for two months.
   • With the north London derby to come at the weekend, Spurs boss Harry Redknapp opted to rest many of his key players, although he brought back Aaron Lennon after a month out through injury.
   • Charles had not been employed above six months at Darracott Place, but he was not such a whopstraw as to make the least noise in the performance of his duties when his lordship was out of humour.

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By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Common

General reading & writing

Very common

Academic

Uncommon

Literature

Uncommon

Word family

• monthly