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(year)
12-month period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'year' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ġēar', where 'ġēar' meant 'year'.
Historical Evolution
'ġēar' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'year'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a cycle of seasons', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a period of 12 months'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'year', a period of 12 months or 365 days.
The project took several years to complete.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39