Autumn

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːtəm/

Definitions of autumn

noun Autumn is a noun that refers to the season between summer and winter, characterized by cooler temperatures and falling leaves.

Example Sentences

A1 I like to play in the leaves during autumn.

A2 Autumn is my favorite season because of the beautiful colors.

B1 In autumn, the weather starts to get cooler and the days get shorter.

B2 Autumn is a time of transition as the trees shed their leaves and prepare for winter.

C1 The autumnal equinox marks the official start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.

C2 I always look forward to the autumn harvest festivals in my town.

Examples of autumn in a Sentence

formal The autumn equinox marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.

informal I love taking long walks in the park during autumn.

slang Autumn is the perfect time to cozy up with a good book and a hot drink.

figurative Just like the changing leaves in autumn, life goes through seasons of transformation.

Grammatical Forms of autumn

• plural: autumns
• comparative: more autumnal
• superlative: most autumnal
• present tense: autumns
• future tense: will autumn
• perfect tense: have autumned
• continuous tense: is autumning
• singular: autumn
• positive degree: autumn
• infinitive: to autumn
• gerund: autumning
• participle: autumned

Origin and Evolution of autumn

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'autumn' comes from the Old French word 'autompne' which is derived from the Latin word 'autumnus'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 13th century, the word 'autumn' has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning of the season between summer and winter. However, its usage has become more prevalent in modern English compared to earlier centuries.