Definition

Adverb 1. On a yearly basis; every year: Refers to something that happens, is done, or is calculated once in every period of twelve months. It often relates to recurring events, payments, or measurements of frequency.

Usage

The adverb "each year" is used to describe an action or event that repeats with a yearly cycle. It is typically placed at the beginning or end of a clause for emphasis on the temporal frequency. - It modifies verbs to indicate how often an action occurs. - It is synonymous with "annually," "every year," and "per annum."

Examples

• Modifying a verb:
  • The committee meets each year to review the policy. (The meeting happens every twelve months.)
  • He donates a portion of his income to charity each year. (The donation is made every year.)
• Stating a recurring fact:
  • Each year, millions of tourists visit the capital. (This is a yearly occurrence.)
  • The festival grows larger each year. (The growth is observed annually.)

Advanced Usage

• "with each passing year": Used to emphasize a gradual change or progression over successive years.
  • With each passing year, her expertise became more evident. (Her expertise became more noticeable as every year went by.)
• In formal or financial contexts, "each year" can be interchangeable with "per annum," though "per annum" is more specific to rates and sums.
  • The interest is calculated each year. (The calculation occurs annually.)

Variants and Related Words

• Annually (adverb): Happening once every year. (Formal synonym)
• Yearly (adjective/adverb): Of or relating to a year; occurring once a year.
• Per annum (adverb): For each year; used especially with financial figures. (A Latin phrase meaning "by the year")
• Every year (adverbial phrase): Each single year without exception. (A direct synonym)

Synonyms

• Annually
• Every year
• Per annum
• Yearly
• Once a year

Related Phrases

• Year after year: Continuously for many years in succession.
  • They return to the same village year after year.
• From year to year: As one year succeeds another; indicating change or consistency over annual cycles.
  • The climate patterns vary from year to year.

Adverb

1. by the year; every year (usually with reference to a sum of money paid or received)
   • he earned $100,000 per annum
   • we issue six volumes per annum
2. without missing a year
   • they travel to China annually