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month

M0407300 (mŭnth)n.1. A unit of time corresponding approximately to one cycle of the moon's phases, or about 30 days or 4 weeks.2. One of the 12 divisions of a year as determined by a calendar, especially the Gregorian calendar. Also called calendar month.3. A period extending from a date in one calendar month to the corresponding date in the following month.4. A sidereal month.5. A lunar month.6. A solar month.Idiom: month of Sundays Informal An indefinitely long period of time: It will take you a month of Sundays to chop all that wood.
[Middle English moneth, month, from Old English mōnath; see mē- in Indo-European roots.]Usage Note: The singular noun month, preceded by a number and a hyphen, is used as a compound adjective: a three-month vacation. The plural possessive form without a hyphen is also standard: a three months' vacation.

month

(mʌnθ) n1. (Astronomy) one of the twelve divisions (calendar months) of the calendar year2. a period of time extending from one date to a corresponding date in the next calendar month3. a period of four weeks or of 30 days4. (Astronomy) the period of time (tropical month) taken by the moon to return to the same longitude after one complete revolution around the earth; 27.321 58 days (approximately 27 days, 7 hours, 43 minutes, 4.5 seconds)5. (Astronomy) the period of time (sidereal month) taken by the moon to make one complete revolution around the earth, measured between two successive conjunctions with a distant star; 27.321 66 days (approximately 27 days, 7 hours, 43 minutes, 11 seconds)6. (Astronomy) Also called: lunation the period of time (lunar or synodic month) taken by the moon to make one complete revolution around the earth, measured between two successive new moons; 29.530 59 days (approximately 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, 3 seconds)7. a month of Sundays informal a long unspecified period[Old English mōnath; related to Old High German mānōd, Old Norse mānathr; compare Gothic mena moon]

month

(mʌnθ)

n. 1. any of the 12 parts, as January or May, into which the calendar year is divided. 2. the time from any day of one calendar month to the corresponding day of the next. 3. a period of four weeks or 30 days. 4. a. Also called solar month. one-twelfth of a solar year. b. Also called lunar month. the period of a complete revolution of the moon around the earth, as between successive new moons (synodic month), or between successive conjunctions with a star (sidereal month). 5. months, an indefinitely long period of time: I haven't seen him for months. Idioms: a month of Sundays, an indeterminately great length of time. [before 900; Middle English; Old English mōnath; c. Old Frisian mōnath, Old High German mānōd, (German Monat), Old Norse mānathr, Gothic mēnōths. See moon]
Thesaurus
Noun1.month - one of the twelve divisions of the calendar yearmonth - one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year; "he paid the bill last month"calendar monthperiod, period of time, time period - an amount of time; "a time period of 30 years"; "hastened the period of time of his recovery"; "Picasso's blue period"calendar week, week - a period of seven consecutive days starting on Sundaydate - the particular day, month, or year (usually according to the Gregorian calendar) that an event occurred; "he tried to memorizes all the dates for his history class"Revolutionary calendar month - a month in the Revolutionary calendarGregorian calendar month - a month in the Gregorian calendarJewish calendar month - a month in the Jewish calendarIslamic calendar month - any lunar month in the Muslim calendarHindu calendar month - any lunisolar month in the Hindu calendar
2.month - a time unit of approximately 30 days; "he was given a month to pay the bill"time unit, unit of time - a unit for measuring time periodsyear - the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun; "a Martian year takes 687 of our days"new moon, new phase of the moon - the time at which the Moon appears as a narrow waxing crescenthalf-moon - the time at which the Moon is at first or last quarter when half its face is illuminatedfull, full moon, full phase of the moon, full-of-the-moon - the time when the Moon is fully illuminated; "the moon is at the full"lunar month, lunation, synodic month, moon - the period between successive new moons (29.531 days)anomalistic month - period between successive perigees; approximately 27.5546 dayssidereal month - period between successive conjunctions with a star, 27.322 dayssolar month - one-twelfth of a solar or tropical year

month

noun four weeks, thirty days, moon She was here for a month.Related words
adjective mensal
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月

month

(manθ) noun one of the twelve divisions of the year (January, February etc), varying in length between 28 and 31 days. 月 月ˈmonthly adjective happening, being published etc once a month. a monthly magazine. 每月一次的 每月的 adverb once a month. The magazine is published monthly. 每月一次 每月一次a month of Sundays an extremely long time. 很長的時間 很长的时间

month

→ 月zhCN
  • A month ago → 一个月前
  • A month from now (US)
    In a month's time (UK) → 一个月内

month


not in a month of Sundays

Not at any point; under absolutely no circumstances. Not in a month of Sundays did I think that I would actually win the lottery! A: "Do you think Samantha will agree to go on a date with Jake?" B: "Not in a month of Sundays!"See also: month, not, of, Sundays

never in a month of Sundays

Not at any point; under absolutely no circumstances. Never in a month of Sundays did I think that I would actually win the lottery! A: "Do you think Samantha will agree to go on a date with Jake?" B: "Never in a month of Sundays!"See also: month, never, of, Sundays

that/(one's) time of the month

The time, usually once a month, at which a woman begins to menstruate. I've had horrible cramps and have been really tired lately. It must be coming up on that time of the month again. A: "I made a joke about it being Sally's time of the month, and she punched me in the face!" B: "Good for her. You had it coming."See also: month, of, that, time

a month of Sundays

An extremely long, often indefinite period of time. Often used in negative constructions, especially to mean "never." A: "Do you think Samantha will agree to go on a date with Jake?" B: "Not in a month of Sundays!" We'll be here for a month of Sundays trying to sort through all this paperwork!See also: month, of, Sundays

before last

Before the last such time period. This phrase is usually used with quantities of time, such as years, months, and weeks. I can't believe that Aunt Marie is in the hospital. I just talked to her the week before last, and she was totally fine! I got my degree the year before last.See also: before, last

by the day

Per day; at a daily rate. You can't afford to miss work when you get paid by the day. I'm renting this hotel room by the day because I could get my next travel assignment at any time.See also: by

by the month

Per month; at a monthly rate. I'm renting this apartment by the month because I could get my next travel assignment at any time.See also: by, month

days running

Consecutive days. If you've been sick for 10 days running, you should probably go to the doctor.See also: days, running

flavor of the month

Something temporary. The phrase is often used to describe fleeting romantic relationships. I wouldn't get too attached to Katie, she's just Ralph's flavor of the month—they'll break up in no time. You change majors all the time, and biology is just the flavor of the month, trust me!See also: flavor, month, of

month after month

Repeatedly for consecutive months, usually for a long, indefinite period of time. I sometimes feel trapped by all the bills I have to pay, month after month.See also: after, month

month by month

1. During the course of each consecutive month. We've steadily been growing the userbase month by month.2. Considering a month in comparison to the one before and after it. I think you need to look at your expenses month by month to see where you can try to save some money.See also: by, month

months on end

Several months in a row. We've been waiting to close on the house for months on end—when will this process finally be over?See also: end, month, on

months running

Consecutive months. The phrase is typically preceded by a number. We've been waiting to close on the house for three months running—when will this process finally be over?See also: month, running

in a month of Sundays

1. At any point; under any circumstances. Used in the negative to convey that something will never happen. Not in a month of Sundays did I think that I would actually win the lottery! A: "Do you think Samantha will agree to go on a date with Jake?" B: "Not in a month of Sundays!"2. In an exceptionally long period of time. I haven't seen you in a month of Sundays! How have you been? I haven't been on a vacation in a month of Sundays.See also: month, of, Sundays

for (some) months running

For (some number of) consecutive months. We've been waiting to close on the house for three months running—when will this process finally be over?See also: month, running

spend (some amount of time) in (some place)

To be in some building, town, country, etc., for some amount of time. I spent a lot of my childhood in the library, learning about as many things as I could. We're only spending a couple of days in Rome, so we have to be very pragmatic about what we can see. I spent about four years in Tokyo teaching English before eventually moving back to Canada.See also: amount, of, spend

haven't seen you in a month of Sundays

A phrase used when one encounters someone after an extremely long, often indefinite period of time. Hey, Al, haven't seen you in a month of Sundays! How have you been?See also: month, of, seen, Sundays

in a coon's age

In an exceptionally long period of time. Based on the folk belief that raccoons (shortened colloquially to "coons") have a longer-than-average lifespan. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. I haven't seen you in a coon's age! How have you been? I haven't been on a vacation in a coon's age.See also: age

by the day

one day at a time. I don't know when I'll have to leave town, so I rent this room by the day.See also: by

by the month

one month at a time. Not many apartments are rented by the month. I needed a car for a short while, so I rented one by the month.See also: by, month

days running

 and weeks running; months running; years runningdays in a series; months in a series; etc. (Follows a number.) I had a bad cold for five days running. For two years running, I brought work home from the office every night.See also: days, running

(I) haven't seen you in a month of Sundays.

Rur. I haven't seen you in a long time. Tom: Hi, Bill Haven't seen you in a month of Sundays! Bill: Hi, Tom. Long time no see. Bob: Well, Fred! Come right in! Haven't seen you in a month of Sundays! Fred: Good to see you, Uncle Bob.See also: month, of, seen, Sundays

in a coon's age

 and in a month of SundaysRur. in a very long time. (The coon is a raccoon.) How are you? I haven't seen you in a coon's age. I haven't had a piece of apple pie this good in a coon's age.See also: age

by the day

Also, by the hour or week or month or year . According to a specific time period, as in I'm renting this car by the day, or He's being paid by the hour. This usage generally describes some kind of rate. [1400s] See also: by

month of Sundays, a

A long time, as in I haven't seen Barbara in a month of Sundays. This expression, which would literally mean thirty weeks, has been used hyperbolically since it was first recorded in 1832. One writer suggests it originally connoted a long dreary time, since games and other kinds of amusement used to be forbidden on Sunday. See also: month, of

flavour of the month

mainly BRITISHCOMMON If someone or something is flavour of the month, they are very popular at the moment. Note: `Flavour' is spelled `flavor' in American English. One minute you're flavour of the month, top of the bestseller charts, and the next minute you're forgotten. Filmstars seem to be interested in whatever cause is the latest flavour of the month. Note: People sometimes mention other periods of time such as year, week, or moment instead of month. Monetarism was the flavour of the year. Suddenly, he was flavour of the moment on both sides of the Atlantic. Note: These expressions are often used to suggest that the popularity of someone or something is unlikely to last long. Note: American ice cream parlours used to select a particular flavour of the month in order to encourage people to try different flavours of ice cream. See also: flavour, month, of

not in a month of Sundays

or

never in a month of Sundays

If you say that something will not or will never happen in a month of Sundays, you mean it is very unlikely to happen. Their scheme will never work — not in a month of Sundays.See also: month, not, of, Sundays

flavour of the month

someone or something that enjoys a short period of great popularity; the current fashion. This phrase originated in a marketing campaign in American ice-cream parlours in the 1940s, when a particular flavour of ice cream would be singled out each month for special promotion.See also: flavour, month, of

a month of Sundays

a very long, seemingly endless period of time. This expression may be a reference to the traditionally slow passage of Sundays as a result of religious restrictions on activity or entertainment. In a letter written in 1849 , G. E. Jewsbury talked of the absence of mail deliveries on Sundays, remarking: ‘If I don't get a better letter from you…you may pass “a month of Sundays” at breakfast without any letter from me’. 1998 Country Life All in all, the Ministry of Agriculture is gaining the no-nonsense, get-your-coats-off atmosphere that Jack Cunningham could not have managed in a month of Sundays. See also: month, of, Sundays

flavour of the ˈmonth

(especially British English) a person who is especially popular at the moment: If I were you, I’d keep quiet at the staff meeting. You’re not exactly flavour of the month with the boss at the moment.In the past, ice cream companies in the US would choose a particular flavour each month to advertise in their stores.See also: flavour, month, of

the day, week, month, etc. before ˈlast

the day, week, etc. just before the most recent one; two days, weeks, etc. ago: I haven’t seen him since the summer before last.See also: before, last

month after ˈmonth

over a period of several months: Prices continue to rise month after month.See also: after, month

ˌmonth by ˈmonth

as the months pass; each month: Her pain increased month by month.See also: by, month

(not for/in) a ˌmonth of ˈSundays

(spoken) used to emphasize that something will never happen: ‘Do you think she’ll be able to sell the house at that price?’ ‘Not in a month of Sundays. It’s far too much.’See also: month, of, Sundays

month of Sundays

Informal An indefinitely long period of time: It will take you a month of Sundays to chop all that wood.See also: month, of, Sundays

flavor of the month

A briefly prominent or popular person, product, or trend. The term originated in the 1930s in the ice cream industry, where a particular flavor of ice cream was promoted each month. Since the late 1900s, it has been used ironically to comment on a short-lived success of some kind. For example, “Their new album is the flavor of the month, but I doubt that it’ll survive.”See also: flavor, month, of

month of Sundays, a

A very long time. It is doubtful that this expression, which dates from the early nineteenth century, was ever meant literally—that is, a period of thirty Sundays (or weeks). It first appeared in print in Frederick Marryat’s Newton Forster (1832) and was surely a cliché by the time Ogden Nash played on it in “My Dear, How Did You Ever Think up This Delicious Salad?” (1935): “The salad course nowadays seems to be a month of sundaes.” The British version, a week of Sundays, is never heard in America.See also: month, of

month


month,

in chronology, the conventional period of a lunation, i.e., passage of the moon through all its phases. It is usually computed at approximately 29 or 30 days. For the computation of the month and its harmony with the solar calendar and for the months in others than the Gregorian calendar, see calendarcalendar
[Lat., from Kalends], system of reckoning time for the practical purpose of recording past events and calculating dates for future plans. The calendar is based on noting ordinary and easily observable natural events, the cycle of the sun through the seasons with equinox
..... Click the link for more information. . For the difference between the sidereal month and the synodic month, see moonmoon,
natural satellite of a planet (see satellite, natural) or dwarf planet, in particular, the single natural satellite of the earth. The Earth-Moon System

The moon is the earth's nearest neighbor in space.
..... Click the link for more information. . Certain stones have in ancient and modern times been connected with the months; these lucky stones, or birthstones, are often given as follows: January [from the god JanusJanus
, in Roman religion, god of beginnings. He was one of the principal Roman gods, the custodian of the universe. The first hour of the day, the first day of the month, the first month of the year (which bears his name) were sacred to him.
..... Click the link for more information. ]: garnet; February [Lat.,=expiatory, because of ancient rites]: amethyst; March [from the god MarsMars,
in Roman religion and mythology, god of war. In early Roman times he was a god of agriculture, but in later religion (when he was identified with the Greek Ares) he was primarily associated with war.
..... Click the link for more information. ]: bloodstone or aquamarine; April: diamond; May: agate or emerald; June [from the gens Junius]: pearl or moonstone; July [from Julius CaesarCaesar, Julius
(Caius Julius Caesar), 100? B.C.–44 B.C., Roman statesman and general. Rise to Power

Although he was born into the Julian gens, one of the oldest patrician families in Rome, Caesar was always a member of the democratic or popular party.
..... Click the link for more information. ]: ruby or onyx; August [from AugustusAugustus
, 63 B.C.–A.D. 14, first Roman emperor, a grandson of the sister of Julius Caesar. Named at first Caius Octavius, he became on adoption by the Julian gens (44 B.C.) Caius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Octavian); Augustus was a title of honor granted (27 B.C.
..... Click the link for more information. ]: carnelian or peridot; September [Lat.,= seven; formerly the 7th month]: chrysolite or sapphire; October [eight]: beryl, tourmaline or opal; November [nine]: topaz; December [ten]: turquoise or zircon.
MonthMonth

month

The period of the Moon's revolution around the Earth with reference to some specified point in the sky (see table). The differences in the monthly periods result from the complicated motion of the moon.

Month

 

an interval of time nearly equal to the period of revolution of the moon about the earth. Different types of months are distinguished (see Table 1 and Figure 1). These include (1) the synodic month, which is the period of the sequence of the lunar phases (it serves as the basis for lunar calendars);

Table 1. Length of various types of months
Type of monthMean solar daysMean solar time
Synodic .....29.53058829 days12 hr44 min3 sec
Sidereal .....27.32166127 days7 hr43 min12 sec
Tropical .....27.32158227 days7 hr43 min4 sec
Anomalistic .....27.55455027 days13 hr18 min33 sec
Nodical .....27.21222027 days5 hr5 min36 sec

(2) the sidereal month, during which the moon performs a complete revolution about the earth and returns to its original position relative to the stars; (3) the tropical month, which is the period during which the moon returns to a given longitude; (4) the anomalistic month, which is the interval of time between successive passages of the moon through the perigee; and (5) the nodical month, which is the period of time between successive passages of the moon through the same node of its orbit (this concept is important for the theory of eclipses). In the Gregorian calendar, the year is divided into 12 months, each month containing from 28 to 31 days; this calendar does not agree with the lunar phases.

Figure 1. Difference between synodic and sidereal months. (1) and (3) are the relative posiositions of the sun, earth, and moon at which a full moonon occurs (a time interval of oneone synodic month); (2) is the position of the moon after a complete revolution about the earth (a time interval of one siderealreal month).

month

[mənth] (astronomy) The period of the revolution of the moon around the earth (sidereal month). The period of the phases of the moon (synodic month). The month of the calendar (calendar month).

month

1. one of the twelve divisions (calendar months) of the calendar year 2. the period of time (tropical month) taken by the moon to return to the same longitude after one complete revolution around the earth; 27.321 58 days (approximately 27 days, 7 hours, 43 minutes, 4.5 seconds) 3. the period of time (sidereal month) taken by the moon to make one complete revolution around the earth, measured between two successive conjunctions with a distant star; 27.321 66 days (approximately 27 days, 7 hours, 43 minutes, 11 seconds) 4. the period of time (lunar or synodic month) taken by the moon to make one complete revolution around the earth, measured between two successive new moons; 29.530 59 days (approximately 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, 3 seconds)
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MONTH. A space of time variously computed, as it is applied to astronomical, civil or solar, or lunar months.
2. The astronomical month contains one-twelfth part of the time employed by the sun in going through the zodiac. In law, when a month simply is mentioned, it is never understood to mean an astronomical month.
3. The civil or solar month is that which agrees with the Gregorian calendar, and these months are known by the names of January, February, March, &c. They are composed of unequal portions of time. There are seven of thirty-one days each, four of thirty, and one which is sometimes composed of twenty-eight days, and in leap years, of twenty-nine.
4. The lunar mouth is composed of twenty-eight days only. When a law is passed or contract made, and the month is expressly stated to be solar or civil, which is expressed by the term calendar month, or when it is expressed to be a lunar month, no difficulty can arise; but when time is given for the performance of an act, and the word month simply is used, so that the intention of the parties cannot be ascertained then the question arises, how shall the month be computed? By the law of England a month means ordinarily, in common contracts, as, in leases, a lunar month; a contract, therefore, made for a lease of land for twelve months, would mean a lease for forty-eight weeks only. 2 Bl. Com. 141; 6 Co. R. 62; 6 T. R. 224. A distinction has been made between "twelve months," and "a twelve-month;" the latter has been held to mean a year. 6 Co. R. 61.
5. Among the Greeks and Romans the months were lunar, and probably the mode of computation adopted in the English law has been adopted from the codes of these countries. Clef des Lois Rom. mot Mois.
6. But in mercantile contracts, a month simply signifies a calendar month; a promissory note to pay money in twelve months, would therefore mean a promise to pay in one year, or twelve calendar months. Chit. on Bills, 406; 1 John. Cas. 99; 3 B. & B. 187; 1 M. & S. 111; Story on Bills, Sec. 143; Story, P. N. Sec. 213; Bayl. on Bills, c. 7; 4 Kent, Comm. Sect. 56; 2 Mass. 170; 4 Mass. 460; 6 Watts. & Serg. 179.
7. In general, when a statute Speaks of a month, without adding "calendar," or other words showing a clear intention, it shall be intended a lunar month. Com. Dig. Ann. B; 4 Wend. 512; 15 John. R. 358. See 2 Cowen, R. 518; Id. 605. In all legal proceedings, as in commitments, pleadings, &c. a month means four weeks. 3 Burr. R. 1455; 1 Bl. Rep. 450; Dougl. R. 446 463.
8. In Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, and perhaps some other states, 1 Hill. Ab. 118, n., a month mentioned generally in a statute, has been construed to mean a calendar month. 2 Dall. R. 302; 4 Dall. Rep. 143; 4 Mass. R. 461; 4 Bibb. R. 105. In England, in the ecclesiastical law, months are computed by the calendar. 3 Burr. R. 1455; 1 M. & S. 111.
9. In New York, it is enacted that whenever the term "month," or "months," is or shall be used in any statute, act, deed, verbal or written contract, or any public or private instrument whatever, it shall be construed to mean a calendar, and not a lunar month; unless otherwise expressed. Rev. Stat. part 1, c. 19, tit. 1, Sec. 4. Vide, generally, 2 Sim. & Stu. 476; 2 A. K. Marsh. Rep. 245; 3 John. Ch. Rep. 74; 2 Campb. 294; 1 Esp. R. 146; 6 T. R. 224; 1 M. & S. 111; 3 East, R. 407; 4 Moore, 465; 1 Bl. Rep. 150; 1 Bing. 307; S. C. 8 Eng. C. L. R. 328;. 1 M. & S. 111; 1 Str. 652; 6 M. & S. 227; 3 Brod. & B. 187; S. C. 7 Eng. C. L. R. 404.

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month


  • noun

Synonyms for month

noun four weeks

Synonyms

  • four weeks
  • thirty days
  • moon

Synonyms for month

noun one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

Synonyms

  • calendar month

Related Words

  • period
  • period of time
  • time period
  • calendar week
  • week
  • date
  • Revolutionary calendar month
  • Gregorian calendar month
  • Jewish calendar month
  • Islamic calendar month
  • Hindu calendar month

noun a time unit of approximately 30 days

Related Words

  • time unit
  • unit of time
  • year
  • new moon
  • new phase of the moon
  • half-moon
  • full
  • full moon
  • full phase of the moon
  • full-of-the-moon
  • lunar month
  • lunation
  • synodic month
  • moon
  • anomalistic month
  • sidereal month
  • solar month
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