An anniversarythe yearly remembrance of a significant past event is the yearly date that marks when an important event happened, or the celebrationa special activity or gathering to honor something held on that date. People use it for weddings, jobs, deaths, historicimportant because it is connected with history events, and other memorable occasions.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌænəˈvɝsəri/
Easy pronunciation: an-uh-VER-suh-ree (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on VER; secondary stress on the first syllable.
Noun meaning the yearly date or celebration marking a past event.
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Anniversary Meaning
a yearly day that marks an event from the past
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the yearly date on which an event happened in a previous year, or the celebration of that date
Example: They went out for dinner to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- day of remembrance — Can fit a commemorative anniversary in some contexts, but it is less common and more formal than anniversary.
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Anniversary Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- day of remembrance
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use anniversary for any important date, but it specifically refers to a date that comes around again each year.
- It usually means a celebration or observance of that yearly date, not just the original event itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does anniversary mean?
An anniversary is the yearly date when something important happened in the past, or the celebration of that date.
Is anniversary a noun?
Yes. Anniversary is a noun.
What is a simple synonym for anniversary?
A close simple synonym is day of remembrance, though it is more formal and less common than anniversary.
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