Pronunciation

/ˈɔːɡəst/

Definitions

• Noun: A month in the Gregorian calendar, occurring from August 1 to 31. It is the eighth month of the year and is usually associated with summer in the Northern Hemisphere. (adj.) Characterized by its hot weather and often associated with vacations or events like Independence Day in the US.)

Phrases

• “In August” refers to the time period during this month.
• “August heat” signifies the高温天气 typically experienced in August.
• “Summer vacation starts in August” is a common reference to holiday season in many countries.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The school year always ends in June, and the new academic year begins in September, after a long break in August.”
• Adjective: “August skies were clear and blue, perfect for outdoor activities.”
• Prepositional Phrase: “We had our annual family reunion on the first weekend of August.”

Synonyms

• July/August (as a time period) -暑期 (in Chinese)
• Late Summer
• High Summer

Antonyms

• Winter
• Early Summer
• Spring or Fall (depending on the context)