yearly
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈjɪrli/
KK: /ˈjɪrli/
adjective
Definition
Happening or done once every year.
Example
We have a yearly family reunion in July.
Conversation
Have you started planning for the yearly family reunion yet?
Not yet, but I know we need to book a venue soon.
Yeah, it's always hectic to organize everything for the yearly event.
True! But it's worth it to see everyone together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
annual
yearlong
perennial
Antonyms
occasional
infrequent
rare
adverb
Definition
Happening or done once every year.
Example
The company holds a yearly meeting to discuss its progress.
Conversation
Do you remember our yearly trip to the beach?
Of course! It’s always the highlight of my summer.
Yeah, we should definitely plan it again this year.
noun
Definition
A publication that is released once every year.
Example
The school magazine is a yearly that highlights student achievements.
Conversation
Have you seen the latest yearly report from the magazine?
No, I haven't checked it out yet. What does it say?
It has some really interesting trends and predictions for next year.
Root Explanation
Yearly → It is formed from "year" (from Old English *geāre*, meaning a period of twelve months) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "yearly" means in a manner relating to a year or occurring once a year.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'year' as a period of twelve months, and remember that 'yearly' means something that happens in a manner related to that year.
Visually Confused Words
yarly
early
biyearly
pearly
nearly
dearly
yarl
earl