year · n
year (TWELVE MONTHS)
A1 a period of twelve months, especially from January 1st to December 31st
Dictionary examples:
This year, I'll learn to cook. (0.0)
One year, 52 weeks of fun! (0.0)
I ate 365 pizzas last year. (0.0)
This year, I'll sleep more! (0.0)
Next year, I'll learn to cook. (0.0)
Last year, I forgot my birthday! (0.0)
last/next year (5.0)
Elaine worked in Italy for two years. (7.2)
2006 was one of the worst years of my life. (12.8)
He joined the company a year ago. (25.5)
This tree keeps its leaves all (the) year (round). (38.9)
year (PERIOD OF STUDY)
A2 the part of the year, in a school or university, during which courses are taught
Dictionary examples:
Second year: now I can read! (0.0)
First year: I can't find my classroom or my shoes! (0.0)
Third year: I live on coffee and instant noodles! (0.0)
Final year: My textbooks are my new pillows! (0.0)
the school/academic year (20.7)
Jack is now in his final/first/second year at the University of Chicago. (42.2)
my freshman/sophomore/junior/senior year (81.2)
for years
B1 for a long time
Dictionary examples:
I've been trying to understand my cat's meows for years. (0.0)
I've been trying to learn how to whistle for years. (0.0)
I've been trying to grow a beard for years, but nothing happens! (0.0)
Hannah and I have been friends for years. (8.4)
be ... years old
A1 to be a particular age
Dictionary examples:
My phone is 50 years old! (0.0)
The baby is 80 years old! (0.0)
My dog is 100 years old! (0.0)
Her son is six years old. (5.5)