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month⋅ly

  [muhnth-lee] adjective, noun, plural -lies, adverb
Use monthly in a Sentence
–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.
–adverb
7. once a month; by the month.
Origin:
1525–35; month + -ly
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Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
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month·ly   (mŭnth'lē)   
adj.  

  1. Occurring, appearing, or coming due every month: a monthly meeting; monthly rent payments.

  2. Continuing or lasting for a month.

adv.  Once a month; every month.
n.   pl. month·lies

  1. A periodical publication appearing once each month.

  2. monthlies Informal The menses.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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