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Annual

UK //ˈæn.ju.əl//US //ˈæn.ju.əl//

Definition

Occurring once every year.

In simple words: Something that happens every year.

Examples

  • The company holds an annual meeting to review its performance.
  • She plans an annual trip with her family during the summer.
  • The annual report is essential for investors.
  • They organize an annual charity run to raise funds.
  • Many people look forward to the annual holiday celebrations.

Usage notes

Use 'annual' to describe events or processes that are repeated once a year. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, especially in scheduling and planning.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'annual' as 'a year' in it, like an annual event.

Collocations

  • annual event
  • annual report
  • annual meeting

Synonyms

  • yearly
  • once-a-year
  • perennial

Antonyms

  • occasional
  • irregular
  • infrequent

Common mistakes

  • Confusing with 'biannual', which means twice a year.
  • Using 'annual' for events that occur less frequently.
  • Misplacing 'annual' in a sentence, making it unclear what it describes.