Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A twelve-month period used to measure time, often starting from January 1st to December 31st. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
Happy New Year!
Eliza and George had been in Canada for five years.
He had not even mentioned this New Year's engagement.
Etymology:
From Old English ġēar, akin to Dutch jaar, Old High German jār, and Latin annus, first appeared before the 12th century.
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