monthly Meaning & Definition
What Does Monthly Mean?
Monthly is used as an adjective meaning Occurring every month. As an adverb, it means Every month. As a noun, it means A publication that is published once a month.
Monthly: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmʌnθli/ |
| Synonyms | each month, every month and mensually |
| Plural | monthlies |
Monthly Definition (Adjective)
- Occurring every month.
It's time give the dog its monthly bath.
Monthly as an Adverb
- Every month.
Rent must be paid monthly.
Monthly as a Noun
- A publication that is published once a month.
- The menstrual period.
Synonyms of Monthly
Monthly synonyms and antonyms →Monthly in a Sentence
It's time give the dog its monthly bath.
Rent must be paid monthly.
Word Forms & Grammar
monthly (not comparable)
monthly (plural monthlies)
Words That Rhyme With Monthly
Origin of Monthly
Origin 1: From month + -ly (adjectival suffix), perhaps via Middle English *monethly (attested only adverbially), from Old English mōnaþlīċ (“monthly”), from Proto-West Germanic *mānōþlīk, from Proto-Germanic *mēnōþlīkaz (“monthly”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian moundelk (“monthly”), German monatlich (“monthly”), Danish månedlig (“monthly”), Swedish månatlig (“monthly”), Norwegian Bokmål månedlig (“monthly”), Icelandic mánaðarlegur (“monthly”).
Origin 2: From Middle English monethly, equivalent to month + -ly (adverbial suffix). Cognate with Saterland Frisian moundelk (“monthly”), Dutch maandelijks (“monthly”), German monatlich (“monthly”), Swedish månatligen (“monthly”).
Frequently Asked Questions About Monthly
Is monthly an adjective or an adverb?
Monthly is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb and a noun.
What is another word for monthly?
You can replace monthly with words such as each month, every month and mensually. See the full list of monthly synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of monthly?
The plural of monthly is monthlies.