autumn
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for autumn, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The season between summer and winter, when leaves fall and temperatures start to drop.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use autumn
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French automne, ultimately from Latin autumnus.
Full origin of autumn →Frequently asked questions
What does “autumn” mean?
The word “autumn” means the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall and temperatures start to drop. In plain terms, the season of falling leaves and cooling weather, between summer and winter.
How do you pronounce “autumn”?
“Autumn” is pronounced AW-tuhm (/ˈɔtəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “autumn” in a sentence?
Here is “autumn” used in a sentence: “The trees turn gold and red every autumn.”
What part of speech is “autumn”?
“Autumn” is a noun.
Where does the word “autumn” come from?
The word “autumn” comes from Latin. From Old French automne, ultimately from Latin autumnus.
Is “autumn” a common word?
“Autumn” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “autumn” have?
“Autumn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall and temperatures start to drop.
What is the difference between "autumn" and "fall"?
"Autumn" and "fall" name the same season between summer and winter. "Autumn" is the more common word in British English, while "fall" is more common in American English.
What months are in autumn?
In the Northern Hemisphere autumn usually covers September, October, and November, when leaves fall and temperatures drop. In the Southern Hemisphere the same season runs roughly through March, April, and May.
Is "autumn" capitalized?
The names of seasons, including "autumn," are not capitalized in ordinary writing. You would only capitalize it at the start of a sentence or when it forms part of a proper name or title.