annually
The term describes an action or event that occurs once every year. It is frequently used to denote frequency in reports, ceremonies, or natural cycles that repeat on a twelve-month basis.
Examples
3 of 5My family goes on a camping trip annually to reconnect with nature.
Every year, my family goes on a camping trip to spend time in nature.
The governing body is required to submit their financial disclosures annually.
The official group must provide their money records every single year.
I try to clean out my closet annually so I don't hoard things.
Once a year, I clean my closet to avoid keeping too much stuff.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of an 'Anniversary'. You celebrate an anniversary 'annually' because it only happens once a year.
Quick Quiz
The film festival is held ________ in the small coastal town of Cannes.
Correct!
The correct answer is: annually
Examples
My family goes on a camping trip annually to reconnect with nature.
everydayEvery year, my family goes on a camping trip to spend time in nature.
The governing body is required to submit their financial disclosures annually.
formalThe official group must provide their money records every single year.
I try to clean out my closet annually so I don't hoard things.
informalOnce a year, I clean my closet to avoid keeping too much stuff.
The species migrates annually across the continent to reach its breeding grounds.
academicThese animals travel across the land every year to have their young.
Our performance reviews are conducted annually to determine salary increases.
businessThe company checks our work progress once a year to decide on raises.
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Common Collocations
Common Phrases
compounded annually
interest calculated once per year on the total amount
published annually
printed or released once every year
meet annually
to have a meeting once per year
Often Confused With
Annually means once a year, while biannually can mean twice a year or every two years, causing frequent confusion.
Annually refers to a yearly occurrence, while perennially means something lasts for a long time or recurs continually.
Usage Notes
Annually is an adverb and usually modifies a verb to indicate the frequency of an event. It is more formal than saying 'every year' and is common in professional or scientific contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misspell it with one 'n' (anually). Another mistake is using it as an adjective (e.g., 'the annually report' instead of 'the annual report').
Memory Tip
Think of an 'Anniversary'. You celebrate an anniversary 'annually' because it only happens once a year.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin word 'annus', which means year.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking countries, 'annually' is heavily associated with the 'annual report' of a company or the 'annual tax return' period.
Quick Quiz
The film festival is held ________ in the small coastal town of Cannes.
Correct!
The correct answer is: annually
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