Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Year.
How to pronounce year:
Def 1 UK
Def 1 US
Year - as a noun
A period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
Example: "She is 4 years old"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twelvemonthyrHypernyms (Closely Related)
periodperiod of timetime periodHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity
Example: "A school year"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
periodperiod of timetime periodHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., earth or mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun
Example: "A martian year takes 687 of our days"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
periodperiod of timetime periodHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A body of students who graduate together
Example: "The class of '97"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
classHypernyms (Closely Related)
assemblagegatheringHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I am planning to take a gap year before starting college."
"The Earth orbits around the Sun once every year."
"I received a promotion at work this year."
"She celebrated her 30th birthday last year."
"The school year begins in September and ends in June."
Word Game Points
Is YEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, year is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
YEAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is YEAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, year is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordYEAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is YEAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, year is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordYEAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.