Year ( noun , noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Year ( noun )

1. A period of 365 or 366 days.
2. A period of 12 months.

Origin:

Old english gear, of germanic origin; related to dutch jaar and german jahr.

Examples:

1. This is the year 2021.
2. I graduated from college last year.
3. I will be starting my new job next year.
4. I plan to take a vacation next year.
5. The company has been in business for over 20 years.

(As a noun)

Year ( noun )

1. A period of time marked by certain events or characteristics.
2. A period of time characterized by a particular type of activity or situation.

Origin:

Old english gear, of germanic origin; related to dutch jaar and german jahr.

Examples:

1. This was a year of great change.
2. This will be a year of growth.
3. This has been a year of uncertainty.
4. This is a year of opportunity.
5. This will be a year of celebration.

(As a verb)

Year ( verb )

1. Pass a period of time.
2. Grow older.

Origin:

Old english gearian, of germanic origin; related to dutch jaren and german gähren.

Examples:

1. He's yearning to travel again.
2. She's yearning for a change.
3. They're yearning for a baby.
4. He's yearning for a promotion.
5. She's yearning for a new challenge.