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Semimonthly vs Bimonthly - What's the difference?

semimonthly | bimonthly |

As adjectives the difference between semimonthly and bimonthly

is that semimonthly is occurring twice a month or at half month intervals while bimonthly is occurring once every two months; bimestrial.

As adverbs the difference between semimonthly and bimonthly

is that semimonthly is in a manner occurring twice a month or at half month intervals while bimonthly is once every two months; bimestrially.

As nouns the difference between semimonthly and bimonthly

is that semimonthly is something done or made every half month, especially a periodical while bimonthly is a publication that is published on a bimonthly basis.

semimonthly

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Occurring twice a month or at half month intervals.
    • The semimonthly meeting was scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesdays.
  • :: Compare fortnightly'', ''biweekly'', ''semiweekly''; not to be confused with ''bimonthly

    • Adverb

    (-)
  • In a manner occurring twice a month or at half month intervals.
    • They met semimonthly to discuss the latest developments.

    See also

    * fortnightly * biweekly * semiweekly * bimonthly

    Noun

    (semimonthlies)
  • Something done or made every half month, especially a periodical.

    • bimonthly

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Occurring once every two months; bimestrial
  • Twice every month; semimonthly.
    • His bimonthly appointment was almost due.

    Adverb

    (-)
  • once every two months; bimestrially
  • Twice every month; semimonthly.
    • They checked on his progress bimonthly .
    Related terms
    * fortnightly (every two weeks)

    Usage notes

    Because of the ambiguity of this word, it is best to avoid it. Instead, use twice a month'' or ''every two months as appropriate. Also see biweekly.

    Noun

    (bimonthlies)
  • A publication that is published on a bimonthly basis.
    • We have to get the report done. If the boss doesn't get his bimonthly he'll scream.