English · Numbers & Time
year
/jɪə/
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12 months
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of twelve months; the time the Earth orbits the sun.
Example
This year has gone by so quickly that I can hardly believe it.
This year has gone by so quickly that I can hardly believe it.
Etymology
From Old English "gear," a year.
How & Where It’s Used
A fundamental unit of time, the basis of calendars and ages.