Monthly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adverb adjective /ˈmən(t)th-lē/ month·ly

Meaning & Definition of Monthly

Monthly (noun)

  1. a monthly periodical
  2. a menstrual period

Monthly (adverb)

  1. once a month, by the month

Monthly (adjective)

  1. lasting a month
  2. of or relating to a month
  3. payable or reckoned by the month

Monthly (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in daily, weekly

    similar: bimonthly, biweekly, daily, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, weekly, annual, yearly, frequent, habitual, intermittent, perennial, periodic, recurrent, regular, repeated, routine, serial, usual

Monthly (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in weekly, biweekly

    similar: annual, bimonthly, biweekly, daily, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, weekly, yearbook, book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal, mag, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper, periodical, rag, review, serial, zine, digest, little magazine, fanzine, pictorial, slick, broadside, edition, extra, sheet, supplement, tab, tabloid, newsletter, newsmagazine, newsweekly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Monthly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Monthly:

bimonthly, biweekly, daily, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, weekly, annual, yearly, frequent, habitual, intermittent, perennial, periodic, recurrent, regular, repeated, routine, serial, usual, yearbook, book, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal, mag, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper, periodical, rag, review, zine, digest, little magazine, fanzine, pictorial

Word Forms of Monthly

Inflections: monthlies

Origin & Etymology of Monthly

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Monthly

Words & Phrases Containing Monthly

Monthly Meeting

Frequently Asked Questions about Monthly

What does "Monthly" mean?

"Monthly" means a monthly periodical. As an a noun, an adverb and an adjective, it is defined as: a monthly periodical. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Monthly"?

Other words for "Monthly" include bimonthly, biweekly, daily, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly and weekly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Monthly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Monthly"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Monthly". Common alternatives include bimonthly, biweekly, daily, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, weekly, annual and yearly.

Is "Monthly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Monthly" can be used as a noun, an adverb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Monthly" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Monthly" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Monthly"?

"Monthly" is pronounced /ˈmən(t)th-lē/ and divided into syllables as month·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Monthly"?

First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Monthly" meaning "as in daily, weekly"?

When "Monthly" (adjective) means as in daily, weekly, synonyms include bimonthly, biweekly, daily, quarterly, semimonthly and semiweekly.