Monthly
ˈmʌnθli
Definitions
2 meaningsOccurring or done once a month.
ˈmʌnθli
Happening once a month.
The magazine is published on a monthly basis.
💡 Simply: Like a calendar reminder that pops up every month! It's something you do or that happens once a month, like getting your allowance or seeing your favorite show.
👶 For kids: Happening every one month.
More Examples
We receive a monthly allowance from our parents.
The council holds monthly meetings.
How It's Used
"The company issues a monthly report on sales."
"She makes monthly payments on her car loan."
Once every month.
ˈmʌnθli
Once per month.
We get our salary monthly.
💡 Simply: It's like doing something once a month. Like how you might visit your grandma monthly or how the bills come in monthly.
👶 For kids: Happening one time in a month.
More Examples
The subscription renews monthly.
She visits her family monthly.
How It's Used
"He pays his rent monthly."
"The newspaper is published monthly."
From 'month' + '-ly'. 'Month' derives from Old English 'mōna' (moon), relating to the lunar cycle. The suffix '-ly' indicates a manner or time relation.
Used extensively in financial and accounting contexts since the 18th century reflecting the growth of regularized business practices.
Memory tip
Think of a calendar with each month marked.
Word Origin
"Relating to the moon or occurring during a lunar month."