年 — meaning in English

English meaning

• age noun The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.
• grade noun A mark or score showing how well someone did on a test or in a course.
• year noun The time it takes the Earth to orbit the Sun once, about 365 days.

Senses

年 is used for these senses in English:

• grade (North America, Philippines, education) A level of primary and secondary education.
• year A level or grade in school or college.

age — full definition

1. noun The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.
2. noun A particular period in history, especially one with distinct characteristics.
3. noun A long, often exaggerated, period of time.
4. verb To grow older, or to show signs of growing older.

grade — full definition

1. noun A mark or score showing how well someone did on a test or in a course.
2. noun A level of quality, rank, or degree within a scale.
3. noun A year or level of school (US usage), such as third grade or ninth grade.
4. noun The slope or steepness of a road, hill, or railway track.
5. verb To assign a score or mark to someone's work.

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