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Everyday

1. Sep or Sep. is a short form of September, the ninth month. tree →
2. Sep. can be a short form of «separate» in notes. tree →
3. As a lower-case «sep», it is usually a fragment of a longer word, not a word on its own. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life short month names appear on calendars, tickets, receipts and food labels. Some writers use «Sept» instead. Phrases: «Sep» on a calendar.

Examples

• On the calendar, Sep is short for September. tree →
• The school year in England starts in Sep. tree →
• Some people write Sept instead of Sep. tree →
• Jan, Feb, Mar … Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. tree →
• «Sep» on the label shows the month the jam is best before. tree →
• Write the full word, September, in your story. tree →

Note

Write with a capital S when it means September: Sep or Sept. It is not a word to use in sentences; write «September» in full in schoolwork. September is the 9th month and has 30 days.