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Definition
Late autumn.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the period when autumn is drawing to a close and winter is approaching. It carries a slightly melancholic or poetic tone often associated with falling leaves and cooling temperatures. Unlike general seasonal terms, it is frequently used in literary descriptions or to set a mood in conversation.
Examples
The weather in late autumn is starting to get chilly.
Do you like that feeling of late autumn?
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Grammar guides
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