years

/jɪrz/
noun
  1. Plural of year; periods of 365 days (or 366 in a leap year) used to measure time.
    • It has been many years since I last saw her.
    • She spent her early years in a small village.
    • The project took three years to complete.
  2. A long time; many years.
    • They waited years for the new library to open.
    • It took years for the wound to fully heal.
    • I haven't been to the beach in years.
  3. A person's age or stage of life, especially old age.
    • She is wise beyond her years.
    • The job is too demanding for a man of his years.
    • Despite his years, he still runs every morning.
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