Annually
/ˈænjuəli/
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1
Occurring once a year; every year.
/ˈænjuəli/
adverbneutralBeginner
General
Once a year
The festival is held annually.
💡 Simply: Happening each year.
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2
We receive an annual report annually.
How It's Used
Business
"The company holds its annual meeting annually."
Finance
"The interest is compounded annually."
From Middle English annuelly, from Anglo-French annuel, from Latin annuālis, from annus "year".
The word 'annually' has been used consistently since the Middle English period to denote yearly occurrences.
Memory tip
Think 'annual' + 'ly' - happening yearly.
Practice
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