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/mʌnθ/
time division
Etymology
Etymology Information
'month' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mōnaþ', where 'mōna' meant 'moon'.
Historical Evolution
'mōnaþ' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'month'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a period of time based on the moon's cycle', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a division of the year'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period of approximately 30 days or 4 weeks, used to divide the year.
February is the shortest month of the year.
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Noun 2
a specific period of time, often used to describe a duration.
She was away for a month.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35