A very long period of time
“Well, hello there. I haven't seen you in years.”
A person's lifetime
“Never before in my years have I seen ministers move motions to reduce their own salaries.”
The fact of being old in age
“It is unfortunate that employers exhibit a reluctance to hire this man due to his advanced years.”
A time period of indeterminate length, generally more than one year
A length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed
Plural for a period of twelve months measured from a point other than 1 January
“If you're unsure about traveling for an entire year, try to do it in six or nine months.”
Plural for the period of time to which something belongs
Plural for pupils in a school who are grouped by age or ability
(education) Plural for an academic term
Plural for the yield of grapes or wine from a vineyard or district during one season
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