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Meaning of a year
The primary meaning of "a year" refers to a period of 365 days (366 in a leap year) used to measure time, especially in relation to the earth's orbit around the sun.
Etymology of a year
The word "year" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, derived from the Proto-Germanic word "jēr-", which is also the source of the Modern English word "year".
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to refer to a period of 365 days.
The word's meaning and usage have evolved over time, influenced by various cultural and astronomical factors.
Synonyms
twelve months
a twelvemonth
a calendar year
a fiscal year
a school year
a tax year
a leap year
a common year
a solar year
a lunar year
a year's time
a twelve-month period
a yearly period
a periodic year
a cycle
a span
a period
a term
a season
a decade
a century
a millennium
an age
an era
a generation
twelve calendar months
a one-year period
an annual period
a yearly span
a yearlong period
Definitions
- A period of 365 days (366 in a leap year) used to measure time, especially in relation to the earth's orbit around the sun.
- A period of twelve months.
- A period of a certain number of years, used to measure a person's age or a period of time.
Usage Examples
- I'm going to travel around the world for a year.
- The company has been in business for over 20 years.
- The new policy will be implemented at the start of the next fiscal year.
- The student will graduate after completing a four-year degree program.
- The city hosts a festival every year to celebrate its founding.