A Unit of Time: A period of 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year), representing the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun. This unit is used to measure durations and is divided into 12 months or 52 weeks.
A Calendar Year: A specific duration from January 1 to December 31.
An Academic Year: The period during which students attend school, typically divided into terms or semesters.
Fiscal Year: A financial year, used for budgeting and accounting purposes, which may or may not align with the calendar year.
Prepositions
Before: Commonly used with “in,” “during,” “for,” “per,” “each,” “every,” “next,” “last,” “this,” “next year,” etc.
After: Often followed by phrases like “of the year,” “from year to year,” “over the year,” etc.
Collocations
Leap year
New year
Fiscal year
School year
Calendar year
Year-end
Yearly basis
Anniversary year
Example Sentences
The Earth completes one orbit around the Sun in a year.
This year, the company plans to expand its operations.
The academic year typically starts in September.
They celebrate their wedding anniversary every year.
A leap year occurs every four years.
The new year began with a lot of excitement and resolutions.
The fiscal year runs from April to March.
Each year, the festival attracts thousands of visitors.
The year 2024 is expected to bring significant changes.
The school year is divided into two semesters.
He spent a year traveling around the world.
This year’s harvest was exceptionally good.
The year-end report shows a significant increase in profits.
The project will take approximately one year to complete.
She was born in the year 1990.
The calendar year consists of 12 months.
The year started with a major winter storm.
The new fiscal year begins on July 1st.
They plan to buy a house next year.
He has been working at the company for five years.
This year, they decided to spend the holidays abroad.
The year 2022 was a challenging time for many.
The yearly subscription includes access to all services.
She celebrated her 30th year with a big party.
The year-end bonus was a pleasant surprise.
The year 2021 marked the start of a new era.
The year was filled with ups and downs.
The event takes place every year on July 4th.
They renewed their lease for another year.
This year has been particularly fruitful for the company.
The year 2023 brought many unexpected events.
The fiscal year is important for tax planning.
She hopes to graduate by the end of the year.
The company had a record-breaking year in sales.
The year 2025 is just around the corner.
The school year ends in June.
He spent a gap year traveling before starting college.
This year‘s weather has been unusually mild.
The year 2000 was the start of a new millennium.
The year-end clearance sale attracted many shoppers.
The year‘s most anticipated movie was finally released.
The yearly conference attracts professionals from all over the world.
The year passed by very quickly.
They planned their budget for the next fiscal year.
The year was marked by significant achievements.
The year ended on a high note with a grand celebration.
The year 2024 is expected to bring new opportunities.
The year was difficult, but we persevered.
The year‘s highlights include several major events.
The year ahead looks promising with new projects on the horizon.
