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year

Pronunciation: [/jɪɹ/]

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year: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use year in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “time measurement”

(noun) a unit of time that is equal to 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year), starting on January 1st and ending on December 31st.

Example

We celebrate New Year's Eve on December 31st to welcome the new year.

Example

He was born in a leap year, so he only has a birthday every four years.

Example

How many days are in a regular year?

Context: “age”

(noun) the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun and make a complete cycle, used to measure how old someone or something is.

Example

My grandmother is turning 90 years old this year.

Example

He passed away at the young age of 25 years.

Example

How old will you be next year?

How to pronounce year

Pronunciation: [/jɪɹ/]

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