Word
autumn
Phoneticsau·tumn, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɔtəm/
UK/ˈɔːtʌm/
Definitions
01the season
A1 · Beginner Uncountable noun British English
n. the season between summer and winter when it gets colder and leaves change colour.
n. the third season of the year, traditionally spanning September to November in the Northern Hemisphere.
日本語:秋※
“In autumn, the park is beautiful because all the leaves turn red and gold.”
“The harvest festival is traditionally held in late autumn, once the crops have been gathered and the days begin to noticeably shorten.”
Usage
In American English, 'fall' is the standard term, while 'autumn' is preferred in British English and formal contexts.
Teaching tip
Remind students that while 'fall' is more common in the US, 'autumn' is understood globally and often feels more poetic or formal.
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02later years of life
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Literary
n. the later part of a person's life or the end of a successful period.
n. a period of decline or the later stages of a person's life, following their prime.
“He spent the autumn of his life living quietly by the sea.”
“The biography focuses heavily on the autumn of the empire, detailing the slow decay of its once-mighty institutions.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'the autumn of one's life'.
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Idioms
01. autumn romance
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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