month·ly

[muhnth-lee] adjective, noun, plural month·lies, adverb
adjective
1.
pertaining to a month, or to each month.
2.
done, happening, appearing, etc., once a month: a monthly magazine.
3.
computed or determined by the month: a monthly salary.
4.
continuing or lasting for a month.
noun
5.
a periodical published once a month.
6.
Sometimes, monthlies. Informal. a menstrual period.
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Monthly is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
adverb
7.
once a month; by the month.

Origin:
1525–35; month + -ly

half-month·ly, adjective
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monthly (ˈmʌnθlɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  occurring, done, appearing, payable, etc, once every month
2.  lasting or valid for a month: a monthly subscription
 
adv
3.  once a month
 
n , -lies
4.  a book, periodical, magazine, etc, published once a month
5.  informal a menstrual period

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Example sentences
The monthly payments demanded for everything from cars to football boots are
  rising.
All other business shall be left for the monthly meetings.
All yakuza members, including bosses, must pay monthly dues to their syndicate.
The cost may be built into your monthly service fees, but it's not free.
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