April: meaning, definitions and examples

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april

[ ˈeɪ.prəl ]

Noun

Oxford 3000 Months of the year

^{Context #1 | Noun}

month

The fourth month of the year, between March and May.

Synonyms

springtime.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
april	Use when referring specifically to the fourth month of the year. It can be used in various contexts such as discussing dates, seasons, and events that occur in that month. Easter often falls in April. Her birthday is April 14th. April showers bring May flowers.
springtime	Use when describing the general period or feeling of spring. It often evokes imagery of renewal, growth, and outdoor activities. It's more poetic and less specific than 'spring.' Springtime is perfect for picnics in the park. There's a special feeling in the air during springtime. The birds return in springtime.

Word

Description / Examples

april

Use when referring specifically to the fourth month of the year. It can be used in various contexts such as discussing dates, seasons, and events that occur in that month.

Easter often falls in April.
Her birthday is April 14th.
April showers bring May flowers.

springtime

Use when describing the general period or feeling of spring. It often evokes imagery of renewal, growth, and outdoor activities. It's more poetic and less specific than 'spring.'

Springtime is perfect for picnics in the park.
There's a special feeling in the air during springtime.
The birds return in springtime.

Examples of usage

My birthday is in April.
April showers bring May flowers.

Translations

Translations of the word "april" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abril

🇮🇳 अप्रैल

🇩🇪 April

🇮🇩 April

🇺🇦 квітень

🇵🇱 kwiecień

🇯🇵 四月 (しがつ)

🇫🇷 avril

🇪🇸 abril

🇹🇷 Nisan

🇰🇷 4월 (사월)

🇸🇦 أبريل

🇨🇿 duben

🇸🇰 apríl

🇨🇳 四月 (sì yuè)

🇸🇮 april

🇮🇸 apríl

🇰🇿 сәуір

🇬🇪 აპრილი

🇦🇿 aprel

🇲🇽 abril

Etymology

The name April is derived from the Latin word 'Aprilis', which is believed to be derived from the Latin word 'aperire' meaning 'to open', referring to the opening of flowers and trees in spring. The month of April has long been associated with rebirth and renewal, as it marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,073 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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31070 prehensile
31071 pictorially
31072 capably
31073 april
31074 stringently
31075 apologia
31076 mannequin
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