Autumn: meaning, definitions and examples

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autumn

 

[ หˆษ”หtษ™m ]

Context #1 | Noun

season

Autumn, also known as fall in North American English, is one of the four temperate seasons. It marks the transition from summer to winter, usually occurring in September (Northern Hemisphere) or March (Southern Hemisphere). During autumn, the days become shorter and the weather becomes cooler, leading to the shedding of leaves from deciduous trees.

Synonyms

autumnal equinox, fall, harvest season

Examples of usage

  • The leaves change color during autumn.
  • Pumpkin spice is a popular flavor in autumn beverages.
  • Autumn is a time for harvest festivals.
  • People enjoy apple picking in the autumn season.
  • The temperature drops in autumn.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

In literature, autumn is often used as a symbol of change, transition, and the cycle of life. It is a popular motif in poetry, novels, and other forms of writing, representing themes of melancholy, introspection, and transformation.

Synonyms

falling leaves, season of change, time of reflection

Examples of usage

  • The falling leaves symbolize the passage of time in autumn.
  • Many poets have written about the beauty of autumn.
  • Autumn is a common setting for romantic novels.
  • The changing seasons mirror the characters' emotional journeys in the autumn.

Translations

Translations of the word "autumn" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น outono

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเคเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Herbst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ musim gugur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัั–ะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jesieล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ง‹ (ใ‚ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท automne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ otoรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sonbahar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฎุฑูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podzim

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jeseลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ง‹ๅคฉ (qiลซtiฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jesen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ haust

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ payฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ otoรฑo

Etymology

The word 'autumn' originated from the ancient Etruscan root 'autu-', which later evolved into the Latin 'autumnus.' This term gradually made its way into Old French as 'autompne' and eventually entered Middle English as 'autumn' in the 14th century. The concept of autumn has long been associated with harvests, festivals, and the changing colors of leaves, making it a rich and evocative season in various cultures around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,481, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.