By the month Meaning in English
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmənθ
BYE-thuh-MUNTH
bˈaɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈʌnθ
BY-thuh-MUNTH
Definition
'By the month' means something happens, is measured, or paid for each month rather than by the day, week, or year, such as rent or salary.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for payments or agreements where the fee or action repeats each month, especially rent, subscriptions, or work contracts. Do not confuse with 'monthly' (which is an adjective or adverb) — 'by the month' usually modifies payment terms.
Spanish: por mesPortuguese (BR): por mêsPortuguese (PT): por mêsChinese (Simplified): 按月Chinese (Traditional): 按月Hindi: महीने के हिसाब सेArabic: شهريًاBengali: মাসিক ভিত্তিতে - প্রতি মাসেRussian: ежемесячно - помесячноJapanese: 月ごとに - 月単位でVietnamese: theo thángKorean: 월별로 - 매달Turkish: aylık olarakUrdu: ماہانہ بنیاد پرIndonesian: per bulan - setiap bulan
Example Sentences
You can pay the rent by the month.
basic
They hired the gardener by the month.
basic
The gym charges members by the month.
basic
I’d rather pay for my phone plan by the month than sign a year-long contract.
natural
Some apartments are rented short-term by the month for travelers.
natural
He gets paid by the month, so budgeting is easier for him.
natural