August
August is the eighth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It consists of 31 days and is typically a warm summer month in the Northern Hemisphere.
Examples
3 of 5We usually go to the beach for a week in August.
We usually go to the beach for a week in August.
The international summit is scheduled to begin this August.
The international summit is scheduled to begin this August.
I can't wait for my August birthday party!
I can't wait for my August birthday party!
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember that 'August' starts with 'Au', the chemical symbol for gold, like the golden sun in the middle of summer.
Quick Quiz
My sister is getting married ____ August.
Correct!
The correct answer is: in
Examples
We usually go to the beach for a week in August.
everydayWe usually go to the beach for a week in August.
The international summit is scheduled to begin this August.
formalThe international summit is scheduled to begin this August.
I can't wait for my August birthday party!
informalI can't wait for my August birthday party!
Data collection for the climate study was completed during August.
academicData collection for the climate study was completed during August.
Please submit your quarterly reports before the August deadline.
businessPlease submit your quarterly reports before the August deadline.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
dog days of August
the hottest and most sultry days of the summer
August bank holiday
a public holiday in the UK at the end of August
an August wedding
a marriage ceremony taking place in August
Often Confused With
The adjective 'august' (pronounced aw-GUST) means majestic or respected, whereas 'August' (the month) is pronounced AW-gust.
Augustus was a Roman Emperor; August is the month named after him.
Usage Notes
Always capitalize the first letter of August because it is a proper noun. It is most commonly used with the preposition 'in' when referring to when something happens.
Common Mistakes
Some learners forget to capitalize the letter 'A' or mistakenly spell it as 'Agust' without the second 'u'.
Memory Tip
Remember that 'August' starts with 'Au', the chemical symbol for gold, like the golden sun in the middle of summer.
Word Origin
Named in honor of Augustus Caesar, the first Roman emperor, in 8 BC.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western countries, August is the primary month for school holidays and family summer vacations.
Quick Quiz
My sister is getting married ____ August.
Correct!
The correct answer is: in
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