Annual

usgb/ˈænjuəl/
adjective

Happening once every year.

They hold an annual conference in December.
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Often appears as...

  • annual meeting
  • annual report
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Frequency Clue

Use 'annual' to stress the regularity of an event that occurs once each year.

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The annual fundraiser is our main source of donations.
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Planned Events

'Annual' is often used for scheduled events with some level of importance or tradition.

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The annual shareholders' meeting is in June.
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Expectation Setting

'Annual' can imply expectation of continuation in subsequent years.

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We enjoyed the annual picnic, looking forward to the next.
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