Basic Details
Word: Year
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A period of twelve months or 365 days (366 in a leap year), used to measure time.
Synonyms: Calendar year, annum, twelve months
Antonyms: Moment, instant
Idioms and Phrases
- Year in, year out: Happening consistently every year. Example: "He works hard year in, year out to provide for his family."
- Turn of the year: The end of one year and the beginning of the next. Example: "We celebrated with fireworks at the turn of the year."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The project must be completed within a year.
Example 2: She traveled to several countries last year.
Example 3: Each year brings new opportunities and challenges.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the concept of a year has been used since ancient civilizations to track seasons, agricultural cycles, and celestial events? The modern Gregorian calendar, which we use today, was introduced in 1582.
Famous Quote
"Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on." - Hal Borland
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "year" mean?
a) A type of plant
b) A period of twelve months
c) A piece of clothing
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) A period of twelve months
2. Which of these is a synonym of "year"?
a) Annum
b) Moment
c) Hour
d) Second
Answer: a) Annum
3. Which is an antonym of "year"?
a) Month
b) Day
c) Moment
d) Calendar
Answer: c) Moment
4. Which sentence uses "year" correctly?
a) I will visit my grandparents every year.
b) He year his homework yesterday.
c) The year is running fast in the street.
d) They year to play football today.
Answer: a) I will visit my grandparents every year.
5. What does the idiom "year in, year out" mean?
a) Happening once in a while
b) Happening consistently every year
c) Happening only at the end of the year
d) Never happening
Answer: b) Happening consistently every year
