Synonyms for

Month

Verb / mʌnθ / Another word for month — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A unit of time, usually measured in weeks or years, that is used to mark the passage of time.

Synonyms & similar words

calendarmonth moon cycle interval span duration term season quarter trimester semester year annual

Synonyms by register

Formal

period term duration

Literary

moonth

Antonyms

day week hour minute second moment

Common collocations

  • last month
  • next month
  • this month
  • month after month
  • end of the month
  • beginning of the month
  • month by month

Word family

noun month

Usage note

The word 'month' is a noun referring to a period of approximately four weeks. It is not typically used with direct antonyms in a conversational sense, but rather contrasts with shorter or longer units of time.

Example sentences

  1. This month, we are learning about the solar system.
  2. I can't believe it's already the end of the month.
  3. My birthday is next month!
  4. I get paid once a month for my job.
  5. There are twelve months in a year.

Quotes

  • The month of May is the pleasant time; its face is beautiful; the blackbird sings his full song, the living wood is his holding, the cuckoos are singing and ever singing; there is a welcome before the brightness of the summer. - Lady Gregory
  • I love September, especially when we're in it. - Willie Stargell
  • The month of November makes me feel that life is passing more quickly. In an effort to slow it down, I try to fill the hours more meaningfully. - Henry Rollins

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