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year

noun

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Meaning

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The period of 365 days (or 366 in a leap year) that the earth takes to revolve once around the sun.

Example Sentence

The school year typically runs from September to June, covering about ten months of learning.

Usage Note

Used to measure and describe periods of time, often for planning events, tracking age, or discussing historical timelines.

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