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Season Definition, Examples & Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：Period of the year (season)
season
/ˈsiː.zən/
n.
One of the four main parts of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter), each with its own typical weather and natural events.
Period of the year
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/ˈpɪriəd əv ðə jɪr/
n.
A season is one of the four main parts of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter), each characterized by distinct weather and natural events.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'satio' (sowing), related to 'sow' (plant seed).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'sea' and 'son' — the sea changes colors each season like a son growing up.
📖 Example
My favorite season is autumn because I love watching the leaves change color and wearing cozy sweaters.
My favorite season is autumn because I love watching the leaves change color and wearing cozy sweaters.
🔗 Collocations
holiday season – the period around Christmas and New Year
rainy season – the time of year with the most rainfall
peak season – the busiest or most popular time of year for a particular activity
🔄 Synonyms
period (n.) – a length of time
quarter (n.) – one of four equal parts of a year
time of year (phrase) – a particular period in the annual cycle
🌱 Derivatives
seasonal (adj.) – relating to or characteristic of a particular season
seasonally (adv.) – in a way that depends on or varies with the season
seasonality (n.) – the quality of being seasonal
📖 Cultural Story
Originally referred to the time for sowing crops in Latin ('satio'), later generalized to the four divisions of the year. The word evolved via Old French 'seison'.
Meaning 2：Add spices to food (season)
season
/ˈsiː.zən/
n.
To add salt, pepper, herbs, or spices to food to make it taste better.
Add spices to food
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/æd ˈspaɪsɪz tə fuːd/
n.
To season food means to add salt, herbs, spices, or other flavorings to enhance its taste.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Remember to season the chicken with a little salt and pepper before you put it in the oven.
Remember to season the chicken with a little salt and pepper before you put it in the oven.
🔗 Collocations
season with salt – to add salt to food to improve flavor
season to taste – to add seasoning until the desired flavor is achieved
lightly season – to add a small amount of seasoning
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
seasoning (n.) – a substance used to season food
seasoned (adj.) – having been seasoned with spices; also means experienced
unseasoned (adj.) – not seasoned; lacking experience
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