B2noun 2K

Anniversary

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/"]/

Meaning of Anniversary

a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special event

In simple words: A special day that celebrates a past event, often a wedding or relationship.

Anniversary in a sentence

• We celebrated our wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner.
• Their anniversary party was filled with laughter and joy.
• Every year on our anniversary, we revisit the place where we first met.
• The company marked its 50th anniversary with a grand event.

How to use Anniversary

Use 'anniversary' to refer to yearly celebrations of significant events, especially weddings. It's neutral so can be used in various contexts, while being careful not to confuse it with 'birthday' which celebrates a person's birth.

Grammar pattern

anniversary + of + event

Memory hint

Think of 'annual' and 'mystery' — it's a yearly event to celebrate!

Related words

Collocations with Anniversary

• first
• second
• etc.
• celebrate
• commemorate
• honour/​honor
• be
• fall
• approach
• celebration
• party
• edition
• anniversary of
• on an/​the anniversary

Synonyms for Anniversary

• commemoration
• celebration
• observance
• remembrance

Opposites of Anniversary

• forgetfulness
• neglect

Common mistakes with Anniversary

• Confused with 'environment' which sounds similar.
• Used incorrectly as a verb, 'anniversarize' does not exist.
• Mixing up dates when discussing anniversaries.

Frequently asked questions about Anniversary

What does Anniversary mean?

A special day that celebrates a past event, often a wedding or relationship.

What is the definition of Anniversary?

a date that is an exact number of years after the date of an important or special event

How do you use Anniversary in a sentence?

We celebrated our wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner.

Can you give another example of Anniversary?

Their anniversary party was filled with laughter and joy.

What are synonyms for Anniversary?

Common alternatives include commemoration, celebration, observance, remembrance.

What is the opposite of Anniversary?

Opposite meanings include forgetfulness, neglect.

What words go with Anniversary?

It commonly pairs with first, second, etc., celebrate, commemorate, honour/​honor, be, fall, approach, celebration, party, edition, anniversary of, on an/​the anniversary.

What are common mistakes when using Anniversary?

Confused with 'environment' which sounds similar. Used incorrectly as a verb, 'anniversarize' does not exist. Mixing up dates when discussing anniversaries.

How do you pronounce Anniversary?

US: /["/ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/"]/, UK: /["/ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Anniversary?

Use 'anniversary' to refer to yearly celebrations of significant events, especially weddings. It's neutral so can be used in various contexts, while being careful not to confuse it with 'birthday' which celebrates a person's birth.

What CEFR level is Anniversary?

"Anniversary" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.