year
word
/ˈjɪɹ/
YEER
/jˈiə/
YEE-uh
Definition
A year is the time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun, about 365 days.
Usage & Nuances
'Year' is a common noun used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used with numbers (e.g., 'next year', 'last year'). It can refer also to a school year or fiscal year depending on context. Do not confuse with 'yearn', which is a verb.
Spanish: añoPortuguese (BR): anoPortuguese (PT): anoChinese (Simplified): 年Chinese (Traditional): 年Hindi: सालArabic: سنةBengali: বছরRussian: годJapanese: 年Vietnamese: nămKorean: 년Turkish: yılUrdu: سالIndonesian: tahun
Example Sentences
She’s planning to study abroad next year.
natural
I can’t believe it’s already the end of the year!
natural
Last year was tough, but this year looks promising.
natural
I will visit my grandparents next year.
basic
The school starts a new term each year.
basic
There are twelve months in a year.
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