Synonyms for

Years

Verb / jɪrz / / jɜ:z / Another word for years — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A period of 365 days or 12 months.

Synonyms & similar words

eld class age year longtime geezerhood days twelvemonth oldage yr age cycle duration epoch era lifetime time span calendar annum decade century millennium aeon duration term season moment point hour

Synonyms by register

Formal

duration period term

Informal

ages while long time

Literary

epochs eras

Antonyms

moments days weeks months instants

Common collocations

  • many years
  • few years
  • past years
  • coming years
  • years ago
  • over the years
  • for years

Word family

noun year
adjective annual
adverb yearly

Usage note

While 'years' refers to a significant duration, its antonyms often denote much shorter time spans. It is the plural form of 'year'.

Example sentences

  1. My grandma is 80 years old.
  2. A decade is ten years.
  3. It takes 365.25 days for the Earth to orbit the sun, which is why we have leap years.
  4. I have known my best friend for 15 years.
  5. The pyramids in Egypt were built thousands of years ago.

Quotes

  • Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.
  • Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

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