YEARS | Meaning and Usage in English - Cambridge Dictionary

Definition of "years"

Years is a noun with several meanings related to time and age.

  1. A long period of time
    Used to describe something that happens or lasts for a long duration.

    Example: "It feels like years since we last met."

  2. A person’s age or lifespan
    Refers to how long someone has lived or the stage of life they are in.

    Example: "She is wise beyond her years."

  3. An extended period emphasizing duration
    Another way to indicate a lengthy stretch of time, often expressing an emotional or figurative sense of duration.

    Example: "It took him years to finish the project."

Usage Notes

The word often appears in expressions like for years, over the years, or through the years, to convey continuity or gradual change across time.

Author’s Summary:
The word years describes length, duration, or age, and frequently conveys emotional weight when expressing how long something has lasted or developed.

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