Annually or Annualy
Which Spelling is Correct?
Confused between "annually" and "annualy"? Learn the correct spelling, meaning, and how to use it properly in your writing.
Incorrect: Annualy
"Annualy" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "annually" with double "l" before the "y".
Correct: Annually
"Annually" is the correct spelling. It means once a year; every year.
Definitions
Annually (adverb):
Once a year; every year.
Examples:
- • The event is held annually.
- • Employees receive bonuses annually.
- • The report is published annually.
Annualy (adverb):
"Annualy" is a misspelling of "annually" and is not a valid English word.
Examples:
- • "Annualy" is not used in standard English.
- • Always use annually when referring to something that happens every year.
Synonyms
Annually:
- • Yearly
- • Once a year
- • Every year
- • Per annum
- • Each year
Annualy:
- • (No valid synonyms; not a standard English word)
Usage Notes
Important Points:
- • Annually is spelled with double "l" before the "y".
- • Used to describe something that happens every year.
- • The word comes from Latin "annualis" meaning "yearly".
- • "Annualy" is never correct in any context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is "annualy" ever correct?
A: No, "annualy" is never correct. The proper spelling is always "annually."
Q: How do I remember the correct spelling?
A: Remember the double "l" before the "y" in "annually."
Q: What does annually mean?
A: It means once a year; every year.
Q: Why do people often misspell this word?
A: The misspelling "annualy" occurs because people omit one "l" by mistake.
Summary
Remember: Annually is the correct spelling with double "l" before the "y". It means once a year; every year. The misspelling "annualy" is never correct. Use "annually" in all contexts requiring this meaning.