years
Translation
years, ages
Examples
She is ten years old.
She is ten years old.
I haven't seen him in years.
I haven't seen him for years.
The 1980s were interesting years.
The 1980s were interesting years.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) years old to state age She is ten years old.
((in/for)) years for a long time I haven't seen him for years.
((the...)) years referring to a specific period The 1980s were interesting years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ages, decades, centuries
Etymology
From Old English 'gēar', from Proto-Germanic '*jērą'. The plural form adds '-s'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ears' on your head. You have them for all your 'years'. The sound is similar.