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Daily life

Early months and calendar cycles

The first six months and other periods used to organize a calendar.

A1A210 words · 3 examples each
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January

noun · 3 examples
  1. Our new class starts in January.
  2. We moved into this house last January.
  3. The swimming pool reopens at the end of January.

February

noun · 3 examples
  1. The course finishes in February.
  2. Her birthday is in February.
  3. We are visiting our cousins next February.

March

noun · 3 examples
  1. The exhibition opens in March.
  2. I started learning English last March.
  3. Please send the form before the end of March.

April

noun · 3 examples
  1. Our school trip is in April.
  2. The family arrived here last April.
  3. We hope to finish the repairs by April.

May

noun · 3 examples
  1. The festival takes place in May.
  2. My sister graduated last May.
  3. We are planning a short holiday for May.

June

noun · 3 examples
  1. The new shop will open in June.
  2. We met at a music festival last June.
  3. Their first baby is expected in June.

beginning

noun · 3 examples
  1. We met at the beginning of the course.
  2. The beginning of the story made me laugh.
  3. Please arrive before the beginning of the concert.

season

noun · 3 examples
  1. My favourite season is autumn.
  2. Each season brings changes to the garden.
  3. The trees lose their leaves during this season.

term

noun · 3 examples
  1. The spring term starts next week.
  2. We have three exams this term.
  3. She joined the class halfway through the term.

cycle

noun · 3 examples
  1. The washing machine has a short cycle.
  2. Rain is part of the water cycle.
  3. After the final step, the cycle begins again.

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