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year Synonyms
Another word for year
Choosing another word for year depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The time taken by the Earth to make one complete revolution around the sun, traditionally divided into 365 days (or 366 in a leap year).
Usage Example
"She travels to a new country at least once every twelvemonth."
Strongest
twelvemonth
calendar year
• noun (Context 2)
A period of twelve months used for a specific purpose, such as education, taxation, or financial accounting, beginning at any designated point.
Usage Example
"The university's academic twelvemonth officially begins in September."
Strong
twelvemonth
session
• noun (Context 3)
An indefinitely long period of time; often used in the plural to express that a great amount of time has passed.
Usage Example
"It feels like it has been years since we last saw each other."
Strongest
ages
eons
aeons
Strong
donkey's years
forever
eternity
centuries
Opposites of year
The opposite of year shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
instant
moment
second
flash
jiffy
heartbeat
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Year. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/year