annually
AN-yoor-lee
Annually (adv) means Once a year; every year. Example: “The village holds a summer fair annually, and everyone comes along to help.”
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Once a year; every year.
"The cult of the holiday camp has brought seasonal expresses to fresh destinations such as Penychain, in North Wales; over 250,000 people go by train annually to Butlin's holiday camps alone."
— D. S. M. Barrie, Sixty Years of British Express Trains (1957)
"The village holds a summer fair annually, and everyone comes along to help."
"The membership fee is billed annually."
"Millions of tourists visit the museum annually."
"The Sunshine Festival is held annually, at the end of May."
How to use annually
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOn a yearly basis.
Common pairings
paid annually
held annually
reviewed annually
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Etymology
From annual plus the adverb suffix -ly.
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What does “annually” mean?
The word “annually” means once a year; every year. In plain terms, on a yearly basis.
How do you pronounce “annually”?
“Annually” is pronounced AN-yoor-lee (/ˈæn.ju.ə.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “annually” in a sentence?
Here is “annually” used in a sentence: “The membership fee is billed annually.”
What part of speech is “annually”?
“Annually” is an adverb.
Is “annually” a common word?
“Annually” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between "annually" and "yearly"?
"Annually" and "yearly" both mean happening once a year and are largely interchangeable. "Yearly" is slightly more informal and can also work as an adjective, as in "a yearly review," while "annually" functions only as an adverb.
What is the difference between "annually" and "per annum"?
Both mean "each year," but "per annum" is a formal Latin phrase used mainly with figures such as rates, salaries, or interest, as in "5% per annum," while "annually" is plain English suited to general writing.
What is the difference between "annually" and "biannually"?
"Annually" means once a year, while "biannually" means twice a year. Because "biannually" is often confused with "biennially," which means every two years, it is clearer to write "twice a year" when precision matters.
Where does "annually" go in a sentence?
As an adverb, "annually" usually comes after the verb or object, as in "The festival is held annually" or "We review the budget annually." It describes how often the action happens.
