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“year” in English

year
Illustration of "year" in a English cultural setting
A calendar hangs on a wall, flipping through pages showing different months as seasons change outside the window, marking the passage of time.

Usage note

A year is a period of 365 or 366 days, used to measure time.

Examples

  • This year is 2024.

    This year is 2024.

  • I am one year old.

    I am one year old.

  • Next year will be fun.

    Next year will be fun.

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What does "year" mean?

  • A. year
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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