yearly

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adjective

year·​ly ˈyir-lē How to pronounce yearly (audio)
Synonyms of yearlynext
1
: reckoned by the year
2
: occurring, appearing, made, done, or acted upon every year or once a year : annual

yearly

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adverb

: every year : annually

Examples of yearly in a Sentence

Adjective She renews her lease on a yearly basis.
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Fans are already sharing their guesses about what Klum has in store for her yearly Halloween bash. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2026 Looking ahead, the company lowered yearly sales outlook following its most recent performance. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
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Consider upgrading to a slightly bigger pot yearly, adding fresh soil and compost for a nutrient boost. — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2026 Shiloh Gardens is a nonprofit wedding and event venue that hosts hundreds of weddings, parties, meetings, fundraisers, and other celebrations yearly. — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yearly

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yearly was before the 12th century

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yearly

adjective
year·​ly
ˈyi(ə)r-lē
1
: occurring, made, done, or produced every year : annual
2
: calculated in terms of one year
yearly adverb

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