/ˈɔː.ɡəst/

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Meaning

The eighth month of the year, between July and September. It always takes a capital letter.

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Word origin

From Latin Augustus, the month named after the Roman emperor Augustus.

Origin
Latin
Root
Augustus

Examples

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We say "in August" for something during that month.

sunny .

August is a summer month.

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"August" keeps its capital letter in a sentence.

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August: worksheet, infographic and listicle

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