August
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Sense 1
- noun
- A1
The eighth month of the year, which comes after July and before September.
Blackberries in the hedges are usually ripe by mid-August.
The swimming pool gets very crowded on hot August afternoons.
My aunt's shop stays closed for the first half of August.
We are moving house in August, once the contract is signed.
Common collocations: in August · early August · late August · last August · the end of August
Part of: Days and months, Frequency and duration
Sense 2 · less common
- adjective
- C2
Making people feel respect because of seeming very important, serious and dignified.
The prize is awarded each year by an august old academy.
He was welcomed into the august company of leading scientists.
Common collocations: an august body · an august institution · august company · an august presence
Part of: Appearance, Personality