Word: YEAR
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Definition of YEAR
- A solar year, the time it takes the Earth to complete one revolution of the Sun (between 365.24 and 365.26 days depending on the point of reference).
"we moved to this town a year ago;ย I quit smoking exactly one year ago"
- (by extension) The time it takes for any astronomical object (such as a planet, dwarf planet, small Solar System body, or comet) in direct orbit around a star (such as the Sun) to make one revolution around the star.
"Mars goes around the sun once in a Martian year, or 1.88 Earth years."
- A period between set dates that mark a year, from January 1 to December 31 by the Gregorian calendar, from Tishiri 1 to Elul 29 by the Jewish calendar, and from Muharram 1 to Dhu al-Hijjah 29 or 30 by the Islamic calendar.
"A normal year has 365 full days, but there are 366 days in a leap year."
- (abstract) This place; this location.
"An Alzheimer patient's here may in his mind be anywhere he called home in the time he presently re-lives."
- (abstract) This time, the present situation.
- Eye dialect spelling of hear
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "year" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "year" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is YEAR a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is YEAR worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in YEAR? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing YEAR:
- # the year effect
- # master of year
- # playing with year
- # in terms of year
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