Years Definition & Meaning
years
- noun
- a late time of life; "old age is not for sissies"; "he's showing his years"; "age hasn't slowed him down at all"; "a beard white with eld"; "on the brink of geezerhood"
- a prolonged period of time; "we've known each other for ages"; "I haven't been there for years and years"
- the time during which someone's life continues; "the monarch's last days"; "in his final years"
"Years" in song lyrics
See how years is used in real songs:
-
"And I don't want another four years"
The 49ers — I Don't Want No -
"I'm gonna disappear if he gotta serve more years"
504 Boyz — Life is Serious -
"These gangsta chapters are tears of hard years"
60 Second Assassin f/ Killah Priest, Kristina Green, Timbo King — Paradise
Words that rhyme with years
Usage tips for "years"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "years" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for years to find words that pair well.
Use "years" in a verse
Now that you know what "years" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does years mean?
- a late time of life; "old age is not for sissies"; "he's showing his years"; "age hasn't slowed him down at all"; "a beard white with eld"; "on the brink of geezerhood" a prolonged period of time; "we've known each other for ages"; "I haven't been there for years and years" the time during which someone's life continues; "the monarch's last days"; "in his final years"
- What part of speech is years?
- Years is a noun.
- How many definitions does years have?
- Years has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).