February
English meaning: February
Definition
The second month of the year, after January.
Example
“February is the shortest month, with only twenty-eight days most years.”
Another example: “February has an extra day every four years, in what we call a leap year.”
Usage — When, Where & How
The second month of the year, with 28 days (29 in a leap year); always capitalized. Often abbreviated 'Feb'. Associated with Valentine's Day. Note the often-silent first 'r' in pronunciation.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin "Februarius," a month of ritual purification ("februa").
Synonyms
- feb
Related Words
Common Collocations
- in february
- early february
- late february
- leap year february
- mid-february
Word Forms
February (n); —
Word Tools
Tools & Calculators
15% of 200 = 30 · 15 is 7.5% of 200
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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Language information
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- English
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