July
July is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, consisting of 31 days. It is typically a summer month in the Northern Hemisphere and a winter month in the Southern Hemisphere.
Examples
3 of 5We usually go to the beach in July.
We normally visit the seaside during the seventh month.
The project deadline has been officially moved to July.
The date for project completion is now set for the month of July.
Can you believe it's July already?
Are you surprised that the seventh month has already started?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of Julius Caesar; the month was named in his honor because he was born in July.
Quick Quiz
Independence Day in the USA is _____ July 4th.
Correct!
The correct answer is: on
Examples
We usually go to the beach in July.
everydayWe normally visit the seaside during the seventh month.
The project deadline has been officially moved to July.
formalThe date for project completion is now set for the month of July.
Can you believe it's July already?
informalAre you surprised that the seventh month has already started?
The study concludes that rainfall was lowest during July.
academicThe research shows that there was very little rain in the seventh month.
Our fiscal year begins on the first of July.
businessThe company's financial year starts on July 1st.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
Fourth of July
Independence Day in the United States
Christmas in July
A summer celebration with a Christmas theme
a cold day in July
Something that is very unlikely to happen
Often Confused With
June is the sixth month, while July is the seventh month.
Julie is a common female first name, not a month.
Usage Notes
July is a proper noun and must always start with a capital letter. It is used with the preposition 'in' (e.g., 'in July') or 'on' if a specific date is mentioned (e.g., 'on July 4th').
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake is forgetting to capitalize the first letter. Learners also sometimes confuse it with June because both words start with 'Ju'.
Memory Tip
Think of Julius Caesar; the month was named in his honor because he was born in July.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'mensis Julius', named after the Roman leader Julius Caesar in 44 BCE.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In the United States, July is heavily associated with Independence Day and outdoor barbecues.
Quick Quiz
Independence Day in the USA is _____ July 4th.
Correct!
The correct answer is: on
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