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Year Definition & Meaning

1. A unit of time equal to 365 days, or 366 days in a leap year.

Example: One year has 12 months.

2. The period of time during which the earth completes one revolution around the sun.

Example: The earth's orbit around the sun takes one year to complete.

3. A particular period of time marked by certain events or characteristics.

Example: The year 2020 was marked by the covid-19 pandemic.

4. A school or academic year, typically lasting from september to june.

Example: The academic year at this university starts in september and ends in june.

5. A person's age, especially when used in a phrase indicating the age of someone in a particular year of their life.

Example: She retired at the age of 65 after working for 40 years.

Examples of the word year used in sentences.

  • This year, I will travel to Europe for the first time.
  • Last year, I went to the beach every weekend to swim and sunbathe.
  • My sister's birthday is in September, so we celebrate her every year.
  • The Christmas market is one of my favorite events of the year.
  • I've been studying English for a year now, and I feel much more confident.
  • I hope to travel to Europe next year.
  • I go on a camping trip with my friends every year.
  • We celebrated our wedding anniversary last year.
  • My cousin is studying abroad for a year.
  • My little sister started school this year.
  • I'm planning to take a gap year to travel and explore other cultures.
  • After graduating from college, I landed my first job as a teacher and I've been there for three years now.
  • The New Year's party was cancelled this year due to the pandemic.
  • The company experienced a significant increase in profits compared to the previous year.
  • Every year, my family gathers to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
  • This year's presidential election has been filled with controversies and wild allegations.
  • Despite the pandemic, we managed to have a successful business year, thanks to our online strategies.
  • After years of hard work, I finally earned my PhD degree and it's a dream come true.
  • My favorite season of the year is autumn, I love the beautiful colors of the leaves and the cool breeze.
  • It's amazing how quickly the year has flown by, we just celebrated Christmas and now it's almost summer.
  • I love traveling to different countries, immersing myself in different cultures and experiencing new things every year.
  • Despite facing numerous challenges, I managed to complete my degree in just three years.
  • This year, I'm determined to improve my fitness and run a half-marathon by the end of the year.
  • Each year, our company sponsors an environmental sustainability program to help reduce our carbon footprint.
  • After being out of the job market for a year, I finally landed a job at a reputable firm.
  • As a frequent traveller, I always make it a point to explore at least one new country every year.
  • Despite the challenges she faced, she managed to yield tremendous success in her work over the past year.
  • Looking back on the past year, I've realised that the most valuable things in life are often the ones that money can't buy.
  • It’s hard not to feel nostalgic when I think about the beautiful memories that were created during the golden years of my youth.
  • The year 2020 proved to be a turning point for many, bringing about significant changes in the way we live our lives.
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