Autumn vs. Summer

Autumn vs. Summer — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Autumn and Summer

Autumnnoun

Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves; typically regarded as being from September 24 to December 22 in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.

Summernoun

One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

the heat of summer

Autumnnoun

The time period when someone or something is past its prime.

Summernoun

(obsolete) A pack-horse.

Autumnnoun

(fashion) A person with relatively dark hair and a warm skin tone, seen as best suited to certain colours in clothing.

Summernoun

A horizontal beam supporting a building.

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Autumnadjective

Of or relating to autumn; autumnal

autumn leaves

Summernoun

A person who sums. Compare adder.

Autumnnoun

the season when the leaves fall from the trees;

in the fall of 1973

Summerverb

(intransitive) To spend the summer, as in a particular place on holiday.

We like to summer in the Mediterranean.

Summernoun

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox;

they spent a lazy summer at the shore

Summerverb

spend the summer;

We summered in Kashmir
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