anniversary — the date on which an event took place in a previous year
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the date on which an event took place in a previous year
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænɪˌvɜːrsəri/
Korean meaning: 기념일, 주년일
Korean pronunciation: 애니**버**서리
Example Sentences
- He forgot their anniversary and ended up sleeping on the couch.
- The company is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
- My parents renew their vows every anniversary like they're getting married again.
anniversary
NOUN//ˈænɪˌvɜːrsəri//
the date on which an event took place in a previous year
💡 Concept
They celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a candlelit dinner at home.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈænɪˌvɜːrsəri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/
🌳Etymology
Rootannus
Suffix--ary
Origin
라틴어 'anniversarius'에서 유래했으며, 'annus(년)'와 'versus(돌아온)'의 합성어로 '해마다 돌아오는'이라는 의미입니다.
🎵Rhyme
necessaryordinarysecondary
necessary
ordinary
secondary
🔗Collocations
wedding anniversary
celebrate an anniversary
10th anniversary
anniversary gift
anniversary dinner
company anniversary
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“He forgot their anniversary and ended up sleeping on the couch.”
“The company is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.”
😄 Fun example
“My parents renew their vows every anniversary like they're getting married again.”
“The anniversary of Korea's independence is August 15th.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
celebrationcommemorationmilestoneremembrance
Antonyms
beginningstart
Related
birthdayholidayfestivalmemorialjubilee
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