Year

usgb/jɪr/
noun

A period of 12 months or 365 days.

It took a year to build the house.
Visual representation of "year" - A period of 12 months or 365 days

Often appears as...

  • a year later
  • for a year
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Leap Year

Every 4 years, February has 29 days instead of 28. This is called a leap year.

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My cousin was born on the 29th of February, so we celebrate her birthday on a leap year.
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New Year

Many cultures celebrate the start of a new year with special traditions and events.

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We're hosting a New Year's Eve party to welcome the upcoming year.
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