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Noun — In the ancient Roman calendar, the middle day of the month — the 15th in March, May, July, and October, the 13th in other months.

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Ides of March

Etymology

From Latin idus, a calendar term of uncertain, possibly Etruscan, origin.

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What does “ides” mean?

The word “ides” means in the ancient Roman calendar, the middle day of the month — the 15th in March, May, July, and October, the 13th in other months. In plain terms, a specific day marking the middle of a month in the old Roman calendar, now mostly remembered thanks to Caesar's assassination.

How do you pronounce “ides”?

“Ides” is pronounced ydz (/aɪdz/ in IPA).

How do you use “ides” in a sentence?

Here is “ides” used in a sentence: “Julius Caesar was warned to "beware the Ides of March.".”

What part of speech is “ides”?

“Ides” is a noun.

Where does the word “ides” come from?

The word “ides” comes from Latin. From Latin idus, a calendar term of uncertain, possibly Etruscan, origin.

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