noun

ides

ydz

Ides (noun) 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. Example: “Julius Caesar was warned to "beware the Ides of March.”

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.

"Julius Caesar was warned to "beware the Ides of March.""

How to use ides

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA specific day marking the middle of a month in the old Roman calendar, now mostly remembered thanks to Caesar's assassination.

Common pairings

Ides of March

Word forms

ides plural

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Etymology

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

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for ides

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Frequently asked questions

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.