Meaning & Definition of word "Yearly"

Yearly

/ˈjɪərli/

adjective:

  • 1. Occurring once a year; annually.
    • Example: The company conducts a yearly performance review for all employees.
  • 2. Relating to or covering a period of one year.
    • Example: He plans to save a yearly budget to cover his travel expenses.
  • 3. Having an annual duration or recurrence.
    • Example: The yearly festival attracts thousands of visitors each summer.

adverb:

  • 1. Once a year; annually.
    • Example: We go on vacation yearly to celebrate our anniversary.
  • 2. In a manner that occurs each year.
    • Example: The school publishes its yearly report in September.

Etymology

From the combination of 'year' and the suffix '-ly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

yearly review:

An assessment or evaluation that occurs every year.

yearly budget:

A financial plan that covers a one-year period.

yearly subscription:

A subscription that is paid once a year.

Related Words

annually:

Happening once a year.

year:

The duration of 365 days (or 366 in a leap year).

Slang Meanings of yearly

Meaning: Once a year

Example Sentence: I only go to that event on a yearly basis.

Meaning: Annual party or event

Example Sentence: It's time for our yearly bash!