Word
annually
Phoneticsan·nu·al·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈænjuəɫi/
UK/ˈænjuːəli/
日本語毎年※
Españolanualmente
Adverb of frequency
Definition
adv. once every year. You use it to describe things that happen on a regular yearly schedule.
adv. occurring or appearing once every year.
Examples
“The company holds its main meeting annually.”
“The city council reviews the local budget annually to ensure every department is funded for the coming year.”
“While some species migrate twice a year, this particular bird returns to its nesting grounds annually, arriving within the same week every spring regardless of the weather.”
Examples
simple
“The company holds its main meeting annually.”
contextual
“The city council reviews the local budget annually to ensure every department is funded for the coming year.”
complex
“While some species migrate twice a year, this particular bird returns to its nesting grounds annually, arriving within the same week every spring regardless of the weather.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “annually” in context.
Verb
01. annually publish
“The organization annually publishes a report on global climate trends.”
adv + verb
02. annually renew
“You must annually renew your parking permit to avoid receiving a fine.”
adv + verb
03. meet annually
“The board of directors meets annually to discuss the company's long-term strategy.”
verb + adv
04. occur annually
“The film festival occurs annually in the spring, attracting thousands of tourists.”
verb + adv
05. review annually
“Your performance will be reviewed annually to determine any salary increases.”
verb + adv
Usage
Frequency adverb — typically placed after the main verb or at the end of the clause.
Pitfall
I go annually to Paris
I go to Paris annually
Long frequency adverbs sit at the end of the clause, not before the prepositional phrase.
Real-World Examples
“By the end of 2026, Meta expects to start producing at least 20 million glasses annually to meet demand, or perhaps as many as 30 million if the market continues trending strongly.” “Africa experiences an average of 2 million to 4 million lightning strikes annually .” Etymology
From annual + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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「日本語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0