Words / A1

ORG-uh-st/ˈɔːɡəst/

Month eight is August, often the hottest stretch of the British summer. Say in August. Capital A. Many families go on holiday in August. July is before; September is after, when school often starts again.

Meaning

The eighth month of the year.

Examples

• “We go on holiday in August.”
• “The shop is closed in August.”
• “They got married in August.”

Good to know

in August. Capital A. Month 8 (summer holiday month).

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