Jan
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: - The first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar: "Jan" is a common written and spoken abbreviation for the month of January.
Usage
"Jan" is used informally in both writing and speech as a shortened form of "January." It is typically capitalized.
Examples
- Noun:
- The project deadline is Jan 15. (The project deadline is January 15.)
- We usually go skiing in Jan. (We usually go skiing in January.)
- Her birthday is on the 3rd of Jan. (Her birthday is on the 3rd of January.)
Advanced Usage
"mid-Jan": an abbreviation for mid-January.
- The report is due in mid-Jan. (The report is due in mid-January.)
"late Jan" / "early Jan": abbreviations for late January or early January.
- The conference is scheduled for late Jan. (The conference is scheduled for late January.)
Variants and Related Words
- January (n): the full, formal name of the first month.
- January is often the coldest month.
- Jan. (n): a standard written abbreviation, often using a period.
Synonyms
- January: the full, formal name of the month.
- First month: a descriptive synonym.
Notes on Usage
- "Jan" is an informal abbreviation. In formal writing, it is preferable to use the full word "January" or the standard abbreviation "Jan."
- It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun.
Noun
- the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice