Every year: meaning, definitions and examples

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every year

 

[ หˆษ›vrษช jษชr ]

Noun / Adverb
Context #1 | Noun

time measurement

A period of twelve months, starting from January 1 and ending on December 31.

Synonyms

annually, yearly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

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Word Description / Examples
every year

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to refer to events or actions that happen once a year.

  • We go on vacation to the beach every year
  • The festival is held every year in July
annually

This word is more formal and is often used in official contexts, reports, business communication, and academic writing.

  • The company holds its annual meeting in March
  • Taxes must be filed annually by April 15th
yearly

This synonym is casual but slightly less so than 'every year'. It is suitable for general communication, both in speech and writing.

  • A yearly subscription to the magazine is cheaper
  • We do a thorough cleaning of the house on a yearly basis

Examples of usage

  • We celebrate our anniversary every year.
  • The new year begins every year on January 1.
Context #2 | Adverb

frequency

Once a year; annually.

Synonyms

annually, yearly.

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Word Description / Examples
every year

Commonly used in conversational language to indicate that something happens once a year. It is informal and easily understood.

  • We go to the beach every year during the summer.
  • The company holds a big party every year to celebrate its success.
annually

Typically used in formal settings, particularly in official documents, reports, or when discussing schedules and events that occur once a year.

  • The financial report is reviewed annually by the board members.
  • The organization hosts an annual meeting to discuss future plans.
yearly

Similar to 'every year', but can be slightly more formal. It is still suitable for everyday conversation and often used in contexts where regularity and frequency are emphasized.

  • We have a yearly tradition of going camping in the mountains.
  • She checks her health status with a yearly medical check-up.

Examples of usage

  • We go on a vacation every year.
  • The festival is held every year in this town.

Translations

Translations of the word "every year" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น todo ano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฐ เคธเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช jedes Jahr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ setiap tahun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะพั€ะพะบัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kaลผdego roku

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฏŽๅนด(ใพใ„ใจใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaque annรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cada aรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท her yฤฑl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค๋…„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู„ ุณู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaลพdรฝ rok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kaลพdรฝ rok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏๅนด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vsako leto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกr hvert

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ั€ ะถั‹ะป ัะฐะนั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒš แƒฌแƒ”แƒšแƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™r il

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cada aรฑo

Etymology

The phrase 'every year' has been in use for centuries, originating from Old English and Middle English. It is a common expression used to describe the frequency or time measurement of events or activities happening on an annual basis.