month
word
/ˈmənθ/
muhnth
/mˈʌnθ/
muhnth
Definition
A period of about 30 or 31 days, or one-twelfth of a year, named by the calendar (like January, February, etc.).
Usage & Nuances
'Month' is always singular, 'months' is plural. Used in dates, durations, and schedules (e.g., 'next month', 'two months ago'). Common with prepositions: 'in a month', 'per month', 'every month'. Not used for 'moon' even though related etymologically.
Spanish: mesPortuguese (BR): mêsPortuguese (PT): mêsChinese (Simplified): 月Chinese (Traditional): 月Hindi: महीनाArabic: شهرBengali: মাসRussian: месяцJapanese: 月Vietnamese: thángKorean: 달Turkish: ayUrdu: مہینہIndonesian: bulan
Example Sentences
My favorite month is July.
basic
There are twelve months in a year.
basic
I get paid every month.
basic
Let’s meet again next month.
natural
It's been a rough month for everyone.
natural
Rent is going up by fifty dollars a month.
natural