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Year

Definition:

A year is a unit of time, consisting of 365 or 366 days, that is used in the Gregorian calendar to divide the Earth's orbital period into equal parts.

It is commonly used to measure and denominate periods of time, such as the duration of a specific event or the age of a person.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. 365 or 366 days that make up a period of time in the Gregorian calendar.
2. The duration of time it takes the Earth to complete one orbit around the sun.
3. A period of twelve months starting from January 1st and ending on December 31st.
4. A specific point in time within a calendar year.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

1. My favorite season of the year is summer.

2. It takes 365 days for Earth to complete one orbit around the sun.

Local Usage:

1. The academic year at this university starts in September and ends in June.

2. Our family tradition is to gather every year during Christmas.

Sample Sentences:

1. He celebrated his 40th year with a grand party.

2. It's hard to believe that a whole year has passed since we last saw each other.

3. The restaurant has been operating for over ten years.

4. She was awarded the "Teacher of the Year" title for her outstanding contribution in education.

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