August
ɔːˈɡʌst
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Definition of August - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
calendareighth month of the Gregorian calendar
  • Schools often reopen in late August after summer vacation..
2.
namemale given name from Latin origin
  • August was known for his kindness.
3.
female nameRarefemale given name derived from the monthRare
  • August decided to join the art class.
Augusta
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Expressions with August

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a cold day in Augustexp.
an event that is very unlikely to happen
Winning the lottery is like a cold day in August.
mid-Augustn.
any time around the middle of August
We usually take our vacation in mid-August.

Origin of August

Latin, Augustus (venerable) + -

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calendarGregorianholidaymonthseasonsummervacationyearappellationdesignationgivenLatin

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Augabbr.
abr: August
eighth month of the year in the calendar
Leo the Lionn.
astrology
zodiac sign for people born between July 23 and August 22
Lammasn.
festivals
annual harvest festival on August 1
Lammasn.
Scotland
quarter day on August 1st
SuMoabbr.
abr: Summer Months
months of June, July, and August
Leon.
astrology
person born between late July and late August under zodiac
Virgon.
zodiac sign
the sixth zodiac sign from August 23 to September 22
mid-Augustn.
time period
any time around the middle of August

Examples of August in a sentence

  • August is usually the hottest month of the year.
  • August received an award for his bravery.
  • Everyone admired August for his leadership skills.
  • August loved reading books by the fireplace.
  • Everyone was excited to see August at the reunion.

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  1. French:août, August, ...
  2. German:August, ...
  3. Italian:agosto, August, ...
  4. Spanish:agosto, August, ...
  5. Portuguese:agosto, Augusto, ...
  6. Chinese:八月, 奥古斯特, ...
  7. Japanese:8月, オーガスト, ...
  8. Arabic:أغسطس, أوغست, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹגוּסְט, ...
  10. Russian:август, Август, ...
  11. Ukrainian:серпень, Август, ...
  12. Hindi:अगस्त, ऑगस्ट, ...
august
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Definition of august - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

majestyshowing great dignity or commanding deep respect
  • The august leader inspired everyone with her presence.
  • The august court convened in the marble hall.
  • Her august demeanor commanded immediate respect.
majestic noble venerable
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august assemblyn.
group of distinguished people
The proposal was presented to the august assembly for approval.
august bodyn.
respected and impressive group of people
The proposal was reviewed by the august body of the council.
august uprisingn.
rebellion occurring in the month of August
The august uprising of 1944 was a pivotal moment.
august companyn.
group of distinguished people
He felt honored to be in such august company.

Origin of august

Latin, augustus (venerable, majestic)

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AugustanAugustinianaugustlyaugustnessdignifiedeminentesteemedexaltedgrandillustrioussolemnstately

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  2. German:ehrwürdig, ...
  3. Italian:augusto, ...
  4. Spanish:augusto, ...
  5. Portuguese:augusto, ...
  6. Chinese:庄严的, ...
  7. Japanese:威厳のある, ...
  8. Arabic:جليل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְכֻבָּד מְאֹד, ...
  10. Russian:величественный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:величний, ...
  12. Hindi:महान, ...
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