calendar - Master This Word
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calendar Word Meanings
- a system for organizing days and months
- a schedule of events
- a chart showing the months and days
calendar Example Sentences
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calendar Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈkæl.ən.də/
US
/ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/
calendar Word Etymology
From 'calenda' (Latin) meaning 'to announce', indicating the announcement of the month's days. Originated from Latin → Old French → English. Picture an ancient Roman priest announcing the new month with a wooden tablet showing the dates.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
A calendar is a system for organizing days and months, used to plan work, holidays, birthdays, and events. In everyday English, calendar also refers to the physical chart, wall poster, or digital app that shows dates, weeks, and holidays. People use a calendar to schedule deadlines, appointments, and travel, and to see patterns like weekdays versus weekends across the month. English distinguishes between a calendar (the tool) and a schedule or timetable for specific events, which you can track in a planner. The word comes from Latin calenda, meaning the day announced, and reflects an ancient practice of marking dates publicly, shaping how English speakers think about time.
Usage Reminders
- Use calendar to refer to the tool or the dates.
- Think of a calendar as a chart, not just a list of events.
- Learn prepositions: on the calendar, in the calendar depending on context.
- Distinguish calendar from schedule or planner.
- Common phrases: calendar year, calendar month, calendar date.
Common Misconceptions
- calendar only means a single month or a date
- you must say 'in calendar' for dates
- calendar and schedule are always interchangeable
- the calendar year is the same as the school year
- you can use calendar to mean 'planner' in all contexts
Thinking Differences
Explain to an English speaker how calendar blends tool and date concepts, with examples of common prepositional usage and confusion with schedule.
Learning Tips
- Practice using on the calendar for marking dates.
- Compare calendar with planner to feel the difference.
- Learn common phrases: calendar year, calendar month.
- Note when to use in the calendar vs on the calendar.
- Use a calendar app to get comfortable with visuals.
- Watch out for prepositions with dates and events.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'calendar'?
A.A type of bird
B.A tool to measure time
C.A mode of transportation
D.A dancing style
Step 2: Usage
Which of the following sentences uses 'calendar' correctly?
A.She danced with a calendar at the party.
B.He drove a calendar to work.
C.The cat chased the calendar up the tree.
D.I need to buy a new calendar for next year.
Step 3: Similar Words
What is a synonym for 'calendar'?
A.Chair
B.Flower
C.Shoe
D.Clock
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is an antonym for 'calendar'?
A.Organized
B.Prepared
C.Unscheduled
D.Timely
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context would you use the word 'calendar'?
A.Building a house
B.Cooking a meal
C.Fixing a car
D.Planning events and appointments
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