autumn

Meanings

• noun

  The season after summer and before winter, marked by the harvest or autumnal equinox.

  - "Autumn is the time of year when the leaves change color."
  - "Autumn is also known as fall in some regions."
  - "The harvest festival is celebrated in autumn."

• noun

  The period when trees shed their leaves.

  - "The autumn colors are beautiful."
  - "The autumn leaves crunch underfoot."
  - "Autumn is a popular time for hiking."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɔːtəm/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɔtəm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

back end , fall , harvest , decline

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with autumn
tumult , rummage , bumble , rumba

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Variants

List of all variants of autumn that leads to same result
autumn , autumns , fall , autumn crocus , autumn crocuses , Autumn Moon Festival , Autumn Moon Festivals , Mid-Autumn Festival , Mid-Autumn Festivals , Mid-Autumn Moon Festival , Mid-Autumn Moon Festivals

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Etymology

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Old English ehtan 'autumn' from ehtan weoxan 'autumnal growth'.

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Trivia

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1. Autumn is the only season that doesn't have a month named after it.

2. The autumnal equinox marks the first day of autumn.

3. Autumn is also known as 'fall' in North America and 'Indian summer' in some other parts of the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Harvest: The act of gathering in the crops at the end of a growing season.

2. Equinox: A day when the length of day and night is equal.

3. Fall: Another name for autumn, particularly in North America.

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Culture

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Autumn is a time of harvest and is celebrated in many cultures with festivals such as Thanksgiving in the United States, Diwali in India, and Halloween in North America. Autumn is also a popular season for various activities such as apple picking, pumpkin carving, and hayrides.

How to Memorize "autumn"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree with leaves changing color and falling off.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the smell of pumpkin pie or apple cider with autumn.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Autumn' stands for 'Awesome Underneath Most Trees Nurturing Nature'.

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