Ides
noun
The day in the middle of a month, usually the 15th day of March, May, July and October, and the 13th day of the other months, in the ancient Roman calendar.
Julius Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of March.
Often appears as...
- ides of march
- ides of may
Usage tips
Historical
noun
The day in the middle of a month, usually the 15th day of March, May, July and October, and the 13th day of the other months, in the ancient Roman calendar.
Julius Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of March.
Often appears as...
- ides of march
- ides of may
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Events
Best used in historical context related to Roman events or timelines from antiquity.
The play highlighted the importance of the Ides of March in Roman history.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary References
Frequently referenced in literature to depict foreboding or significant events, symbolically or actually.
The chapter's title 'The Ides of March' foreshadowed the protagonist's downfall.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Contemporary
Seldom used in modern times except for certain formal or historical discussions.
They were discussing Roman history and mentioned the Ides of March.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Events
Best used in historical context related to Roman events or timelines from antiquity.
The play highlighted the importance of the Ides of March in Roman history.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary References
Frequently referenced in literature to depict foreboding or significant events, symbolically or actually.
The chapter's title 'The Ides of March' foreshadowed the protagonist's downfall.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Contemporary
Seldom used in modern times except for certain formal or historical discussions.
They were discussing Roman history and mentioned the Ides of March.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Events
Best used in historical context related to Roman events or timelines from antiquity.
The play highlighted the importance of the Ides of March in Roman history.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary References
Frequently referenced in literature to depict foreboding or significant events, symbolically or actually.
The chapter's title 'The Ides of March' foreshadowed the protagonist's downfall.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Contemporary
Seldom used in modern times except for certain formal or historical discussions.
They were discussing Roman history and mentioned the Ides of March.
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Quote examples
Maria Ressa
Filipino Journalist
Then there is my country, the Philippines. President Rodrigo Duterte placed most of the country under a lockdown on the ides of March. Surrounded by men in uniform, he cut public transportation and talked about home quarantine, checkpoints and curfews, but said little about the virus or economic aid for those in need.
Quote examples
Maria Ressa
Filipino Journalist
Then there is my country, the Philippines. President Rodrigo Duterte placed most of the country under a lockdown on the ides of March. Surrounded by men in uniform, he cut public transportation and talked about home quarantine, checkpoints and curfews, but said little about the virus or economic aid for those in need.
Example 1 of 1
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