What is monthly? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of monthly

monthlyadjective

hàng tháng

/ˈmʌnθli//ˈmʌnθli/

Where does the word monthly come from?

The word "monthly" comes from the Old English word "mōnaþlīce," a combination of "mōnaþ" (meaning "month") and "-līce" (meaning "like" or "pertaining to"). The word "month" itself is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "mǣnōþ," which ultimately comes from the Proto-Indo-European word "mēnsis," meaning "moon." This connection highlights the historical link between the length of a month and the lunar cycle. Therefore, "monthly" literally means "pertaining to a month" or "occurring every month."

Vocabulary summary monthly

typeadjective & adverb

meaningmonthly

typenoun

meaningmonthly magazine

meaning(plural) menstruation

Example of vocabulary monthlynamespace

meaning

happening once a month or every month

  • a monthly meeting/visit/magazine
  • The company releases a monthly newsletter to update its customers on new products and promotions.
  • I pay my rent and utility bills on a monthly basis.
  • The magazine is published monthly, delivering fresh content to its subscribers every 30 days.
  • Her monthly beauty regimen involves facials, body scrubs, and massages.
meaning

paid, calculated or legally acceptable for one month

  • a monthly salary of £1 000
  • a monthly season ticket
  • Summers are hot, with monthly averages above 22°C.

Synonyms and related words for monthly


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