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summer

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈsʌmə/

KK: /ˈsʌmɚ/

adjective
Definition

Relating to the warmest season of the year, typically characterized by hot weather and longer days.


Example

We love to go to the beach during the summer months.


Conversation
Sloth A
Are you excited for the summer festival this weekend?
Sloth B
Definitely! I love the summer vibes there.
Sloth A
I heard they will have lots of summer activities for everyone.
Sloth B
That sounds amazing! I can't wait to join in on the fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
warm
sunny
hot
Antonyms
cold
chilly
wintry
intransitive verb
Definition

To spend the summer season in a particular place or activity.


Example

They summered at a beach resort.


Tense Forms

Past: summered

Past Participle: summered


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you decided where you're going to summer this year?
Sloth B
I think I might head to the mountains for some hiking.
Sloth A
That sounds great! I usually summer at the beach with my family.
Sloth B
noun
Definition

The warmest season of the year, typically between spring and autumn, when days are longest and temperatures are highest.


Example

We love to go to the beach during summer.


Conversation
Sloth A
I can't wait for summer to arrive this year!
Sloth B
Same here! I love the long days and warm weather.
Sloth A
Do you have any plans for this summer?
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

The warmest season of the year, typically occurring between spring and autumn, characterized by longer days and higher temperatures.


Example

We love to go to the beach during summer.


Tense Forms

Past: summered

Past Participle: summered


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you thought about where to summer the kids this year?
Sloth B
I was thinking we could take them to the beach again.
Sloth A
That sounds fun! Last year, we summered at that lake house, remember?
Root Explanation

The word 'summer' originates from Old English 'sumor', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*sumar' (meaning the warm season). It refers to the warmest season of the year, typically associated with growth and abundance.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English 'sumor' as the time of year when things grow warm and abundant — that's what summer represents.

Visually Confused Words
stummer
slummer
scummer
strummer
tummer
sumper
sumner
stumer
Is this page helpful?
Nice! The beach is always a fun place to relax.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
vacation
reside
stay
Antonyms
winter
hibernate
leave
I'm thinking of going to the beach and maybe traveling a bit.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
season
period
time
Antonyms
winter
darkness
despair
Sloth B
Yes, it was great! We should definitely do that again.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lodge
store
keep
Antonyms
disperse
release
scatter