November
noh-VEHM-buh
November (noun) means the eleventh month of the year, between October and December. Example: “Bonfire Night falls in early November in the UK.”
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The eleventh month of the year, between October and December.
"Bonfire Night falls in early November in the UK."
How to use November
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe month associated with autumn turning to winter, falling leaves, and shorter days.
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Etymology
From Latin November, from novem, "nine" — it was the ninth month in the old Roman calendar before January and February were added to the front.
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What does “November” mean?
The word “November” means the eleventh month of the year, between October and December. In plain terms, the month associated with autumn turning to winter, falling leaves, and shorter days.
How do you pronounce “November”?
“November” is pronounced noh-VEHM-buh (/noʊˈvɛmbɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “November” in a sentence?
Here is “November” used in a sentence: “Bonfire Night falls in early November in the UK.”
What part of speech is “November”?
“November” is a noun.
Where does the word “November” come from?
The word “November” comes from Latin. From Latin November, from novem, "nine" — it was the ninth month in the old Roman calendar before January and February were added to the front.
Is “November” a common word?
“November” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
Why is November called November when the name means nine?
November comes from the Latin novem, meaning nine, because it was the ninth month of the early Roman calendar, which began in March. When January and February were later added to the start of the year, the numbering shifted, leaving November as the eleventh month despite its "ninth" name.
What season is November?
It depends on the hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, November falls in autumn, bringing shorter days, falling leaves, and colder weather ahead of winter. In the Southern Hemisphere the seasons are reversed, so November is a late-spring month heading toward summer. The date is the same; the season is opposite.
How many days are in November?
November has 30 days, one of four months — along with April, June, and September — that are 30 days long. The old rhyme "Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November" is the traditional way to remember them. It sits between 31-day October and 31-day December.
What holidays and events happen in November?
November holds several notable dates. In many countries it is a month of remembrance, marked by Remembrance Day or Veterans Day around the 11th. The United States celebrates Thanksgiving late in the month, and Bonfire Night falls on the 5th in Britain. It also opens the run-up to the winter festive season.
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