summer

Meanings

• noun

  The season that occurs after spring and before autumn. It is characterized by warm temperatures, long days, and short nights.

  - "Summer is my favorite season."
  - "The children enjoy playing outside during summer."
  - "Summer vacations are a great time to travel."

• noun

  A period of time, typically the holidays, when people are not working.

  - "I'm looking forward to my summer vacation."
  - "The company closes during the summer for maintenance."
  - "Many students take summer courses to catch up on credits."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsʌmɚ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsʌmɚ/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈsʌmɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

winter

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Synonyms

summer-tree

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with summer
jumper , dumper , tumper , rumper

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Variants

List of all variants of summer that leads to same result
summer , summerlike , summers , summered , summering , summer cypress , summer cypresses , summer flounder , summer flounders , summer kitchen , summer kitchens , summer savories , summer savory , summer school , summer schools , summer squash , summer squashes , summer stock , summer stocks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English sumor, from summ 'summit' + -or 'season'. Summers were traditionally considered the high point of the year.

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Trivia

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1. The summer solstice occurs around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere and around December 21st in the Southern Hemisphere.

2. The longest recorded temperature for a summer solstice was 134 degrees Fahrenheit (56.7 degrees Celsius) in Death Valley, California, in 1913.

3. The Summer Olympics were first held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.

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Related Concepts

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1. Summer solstice: The longest day of the year, when the sun is at its highest position in the sky.

2. Summer Olympics: An international multi-sport event held every four years, during the summer months.

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Culture

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Summer is a time for relaxation, outdoor activities, and vacations. In many cultures, summer solstice celebrations mark the longest day of the year. In literature, summer is often associated with youth, freedom, and love.

How to Memorize "summer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the sun shining brightly in the sky, people playing in the park, and children building sandcastles at the beach.
   - Visualize the feeling of warmth and relaxation that comes with summer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the smell of sunscreen with summer.
   - Remember the feeling of the sun on your skin and the sound of children laughing.
   - Think about the taste of a juicy watermelon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - S-Sunshine, U-Umbrellas, M-Melons, M-Memories
   - Summer Sizzles, Sunscreen, Sandcastles, Swimming

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