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august

August proper noun · adjective · verb
SayAW-guhst/ˈɔɡəst/UK/ˈɔːɡəst/
As an adjective or verbaw-GUST

6 meanings of august

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  1. 1
    monthproper noun · August
    The eighth month of the year, after July and before September.

    We go to the beach with my cousins every August.

    My birthday is on August 3, right before school starts.

    UsageSay in August but on August 3. Write it with a capital A.

  2. 2
    grandadjective
    Very grand and important, so that people feel deep respect and wonder.

    The old court building has an august feel, with tall columns and marble floors.

    She was nervous about speaking to such an august group of judges.

    UsageUsually before a noun: an august group. Say it aw-GUST, not like the month.

    Similardistinguished, venerable, grand, stately, majestic

    Oppositehumble, lowly

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  3. 3
    noble birthadjective
    Born into a noble family, or describing that noble family itself, such as a family of lords.

    The princess came from an august family that had ruled for hundreds of years.

    He was born into an august family with a long line of lords.

    Similarnoble, aristocratic

    Oppositehumble, lowly

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Less common meanings

  1. 4
    verbobsolete
    To make something, like a hope, come true.
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  2. 5
    noun
    Alternative form of auguste. A kind of circus clown who acts clumsy and silly next to a neat, serious clown.
  3. 6
    verbobsolete
    To make something ripe.

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Origins

Meanings 2–3

From French auguste or Latin augustus, meaning 'noble' or 'majestic', from a Latin word meaning 'to increase'.

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Meaning 1

Named after Augustus, a Roman emperor.

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