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Synonyms

monthly

American  
[muhnth-lee] / ˈmʌnθ li /

adjective

  1. pertaining to a month, or to each month.

  2. done, happening, appearing, etc., once a month.

    a monthly magazine.

  3. computed or determined by the month.

    a monthly salary.

  4. continuing or lasting for a month.


noun

plural

monthlies
  1. a periodical published once a month.

  2. Informal. Sometimes monthlies. a menstrual period.

adverb

  1. once a month; by the month.

monthly British  
/ ˈmʌnθlɪ /

adjective

  1. occurring, done, appearing, payable, etc, once every month

  2. lasting or valid for a month

    a monthly subscription

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. once a month

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a book, periodical, magazine, etc, published once a month

  2. informal a menstrual period

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • half-monthly adjective

Etymology

Origin of monthly

First recorded in 1525–35; month + -ly

Example Sentences

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Mitchum’s other monthly expenses include $200 for a gym membership and fitness classes, about $800 on eating out and cultural events, and about $450 combined for things like travel, personal grooming and charitable giving.

From The Wall Street Journal

You can get more detail on the long-range forecast in our monthly outlook.

From BBC

That shouldn’t be too surprising given the number of openings continue to decline, while the monthly hiring rate External link is at levels last seen after the 2007-09 recession.

From Barron's

The Neuro Night Club disco took place at the Balmoral Hotel in west Belfast - and there are plans for it to become a monthly event.

From BBC

He said his $500 monthly Social Security check is not enough to pay rent in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times