every year

Meaning

This phrase means once a year, or annually. It describes an event, action, or habit that happens repeatedly when a new year comes.

Examples

• My family goes to the beach every year.

  My family goes to the beach every year.

• We celebrate Thanksgiving every year in November.

  We celebrate Thanksgiving every year in November.

• The company holds a big meeting every year.

  The company holds a big meeting every year.

• I try to read at least twelve books every year.

  I try to read at least twelve books every year.

• Every year, the weather seems to get warmer.

  Every year, the weather seems to get warmer.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We go on vacation all years.

  ✓ We go on vacation every year.

  To show frequency per year, use the singular noun 'year' with 'every', not the plural 'years' with 'all'.

• ✗ I visit my grandparents each of years.

  ✓ I visit my grandparents every year.

  The phrase 'each of years' is grammatically incorrect. Use 'every year' or 'each year' to describe annual events.

Related Expressions

Practice

• They host a street festival ___ in July.

  💡 Once per year.

  Show answer

  every year

• I renew my gym membership ___.

  💡 Annually.

  Show answer

  every year