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each year

/iːtʃ jɪr/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.adverb

Once every year; annually or periodically as every twelve-month period passes.

Example Sentences:
  • The small town hosts an agricultural fair each year in early autumn.
  • The company evaluates its annual budget each year to allocate resources effectively.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

A combination of the Old English word 'ælc' (meaning 'every single one of a group') and 'ġēar' (meaning 'year' or 'period of 365 days'). Together, this phrase has been used in English for centuries as a standard temporal adverbial expression signifying annual recurrence.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Picture turning a new page on a 12-month calendar: every single time the calendar finishes, 'each year' resets.

Frequently Asked Questions About “each year

1. What is the meaning of “each year” in English?

In English, each year (adverb) is defined as: “Once every year; annually or periodically as every twelve-month period passes.”.

2. How do you use “each year” in a sentence?

The small town hosts an agricultural fair each year in early autumn.

3. What are English synonyms of “each year”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “each year”?

A combination of the Old English word 'ælc' (meaning 'every single one of a group') and 'ġēar' (meaning 'year' or 'period of 365 days'). Together, this phrase has been used in English for centuries as a standard temporal adverbial expression signifying annual recurrence.