Annual
/ˈænjuəl/
adjectiveBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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2 meanings1
Taking place once a year.
/ˈænjuəl/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Occurring once a year.
We have an annual family reunion.
💡 Simply: Happening every year.
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The plant produces annual flowers.
How It's Used
Business
"The company holds its annual meeting in December."
Academic
"The university's annual report details its progress."
2
A yearly publication, event, or report.
/ˈænjuəl/
nounneutralBeginner
General
Something that occurs or is produced once a year.
The company's annual report is due next month.
💡 Simply: Something that happens yearly.
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2
This year's annual festival is cancelled.
How It's Used
Finance
"The annual budget was approved."
Tip:Think of something that happens each year.
From Middle English annuel, from Old French annuel, from Latin annuālis, from annus "year".
The word 'annual' has been used in a similar sense since the Middle Ages.
Memory tip
Think of 'annus' (Latin for year).
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