yearly
UK: ˈjɪəli | US: ˈjɪrli
adj. happening or produced once a year; annual
adv. once a year; annually
The word "yearly" combines "year," derived from Old English "ġēar" (related to the Germanic *jērą), with the suffix "-ly," which originates from Old English "-līc" (meaning "having the qualities of"). Over time, "-ly" evolved into a versatile suffix forming adjectives ("like a year") and adverbs ("in a yearly manner"). The pairing reflects a straightforward compounding logic: "year" + "-ly" = "pertaining to a year" or "occurring every year."
The company holds a yearly meeting to review its progress.
She receives a yearly bonus based on her performance.
The magazine is published yearly.
They celebrate their anniversary yearly with a trip.
The report is updated yearly to reflect new data.