Cool MateMeaning of Year
In simple words: A period of 12 months.
Year in a sentence
- The year 2020 was a challenging time for many people around the world.
- Each year, we celebrate my birthday with a big party.
- He saved money for a whole year to buy a new car.
- In a year, the seasons change from winter to spring.
- Every four years, we have a leap year with an extra day in February.
How to use Year
Used in everyday conversations and formal contexts regarding time. Avoid using in informal contexts that require slang; 'year' is appropriate for all audiences.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'year' as a 'cheer' for every completed 12 months!
Related words
Collocations with Year
- last
- past
- past
- spend
- take
- celebrate
- begin
- start
- end
- by the year…
- during the year
- over the year
- after all these years
- after all those years
- all year long
- intervening
- early
- later
- spend
- during the… years
- last
- past
- past
- spend
- take
- celebrate
- begin
- start
- end
- by the year…
- during the year
- over the year
- after all these years
- after all those years
- all year long
Synonyms for Year
- twelve months
- calendar year
- annual period
Common mistakes with Year
- Confusing 'year' with 'yearly' which refers to something happening every year.
- Using 'years' instead of 'year' when referring to a single period.
Year appears in
Year in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سنة
فترة من 12 شهرًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বছর
১২ মাসের একটি সময়কাল।
- GermanDeutsch
Jahr
Ein Zeitraum von 12 Monaten.
- SpanishEspañol
Año
Un periodo de 12 meses.
- Persianفارسی
سال
یک دوره ۱۲ ماهه.
- FrenchFrançais
Année
Une période de 12 mois.
- Hindiहिन्दी
साल
12 महीनों की अवधि।
- ItalianItaliano
Anno
Un periodo di 12 mesi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ano
Um período de 12 meses.
- RussianРусский
Год
Период в 12 месяцев.
- Urduاردو
سال
12 مہینوں کا ایک دورانیہ۔
- Chinese中文
年
12个月的时间。
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the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
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having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Year
What does Year mean?
A period of 12 months.
What is the definition of Year?
the period from 1 January to 31 December, that is 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months
How do you use Year in a sentence?
The year 2020 was a challenging time for many people around the world.
Can you give another example of Year?
Each year, we celebrate my birthday with a big party.
What are synonyms for Year?
Common alternatives include twelve months, calendar year, annual period.
What is the opposite of Year?
Opposite meanings include moment, instant.
What words go with Year?
It commonly pairs with last, past, past, spend, take, celebrate, begin, start, end, by the year…, during the year, over the year, after all these years, after all those years, all year long, intervening, early, later, spend, during the… years, last, past, past, spend, take, celebrate, begin, start, end, by the year…, during the year, over the year, after all these years, after all those years, all year long.
What are common mistakes when using Year?
Confusing 'year' with 'yearly' which refers to something happening every year. Using 'years' instead of 'year' when referring to a single period.
How do you pronounce Year?
US: /["/jɪr/"]/, UK: /["/jɪə(r)//jɜː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Year?
Used in everyday conversations and formal contexts regarding time. Avoid using in informal contexts that require slang; 'year' is appropriate for all audiences.
What CEFR level is Year?
"Year" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.