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after a year vs after an year

The correct phrase is 'after a year.' 'An year' is incorrect in English. Use 'a' before words that start with a consonant sound, and 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound.
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Last updated: December 22, 2024 • 9199 views

Correct. 'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.

"after a year"

This phrase is used to indicate a time period of one year after a specific event or starting point.

Examples:

  • We will review your progress after a year.
  • After a year of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
  • May 1, 2013 ... I'm still here: back online after a year without the internet · In early 2012 I was 26 years old and burnt out. I wanted a break from modern life ...
  • May 12, 2013 ... “a year after” vs. “after a year” A Antja Member Russian Dear users, do these two expressions mean the same? Is it the following sentence correct?
  • Oct 8, 2024 ... Reflections after a year of early intervention therapy. Here's advice I wished I'd heard after my son's Angelman syndrome diagnosis. Joelene ...
  • Mar 19, 2024 ... As title, what is the difference between “he's gone after a year,” and “he's gone for a year?” I mean, both can be refer to someone who is ...
  • Dec 15, 2023 ... After a year of inactivity my dashboard is completely broken · W&B Help · spruijssers December 14, 2023, 9:41am 1. Last year I used WandB for my ...
  • Jan 18, 2024 ... Yeah don't know why we're pretending it's “hive mind” lmao selling a car after a year is a minority decision because there are no ...
  • Declan Irvine Blog: Returning to racing after a year out. 19 April 2021. We went into the International Rhodes Grand Prix and International Tour of Rhodes ...
  • Oct 24, 2023 ... Macbook is down to 92% battery health after a year and a 4 months, is it normal? Question. Moreover last time I checked my BH it was at 94 ...
  • Jun 13, 2023 ... Reverting back to free plan after a year. If i revert back to free plan after paying for PLUS, do I loose all my original extra space (~9 GB) ...
  • Sep 4, 2024 ... Payday 3 after a year. Discussion Thread. We are very near to the 1 year anniversary of payday 3. What do you think about the game after all ...

Alternatives:

  • after one year
  • after a year has passed
  • after a year's time
  • after a year has gone by

'An year' is incorrect in English.

"after an year"

  • Aug 30, 2024 ... I picked up the game after an year, I didn't know the villagers can react like this. I feel so bad now. New Horizons.
  • Mar 23, 2021 ... Google Map again showing wrong address after an year ... This was resolved but now again the same problem started on Desktop (all the browser) iOS ...
  • Sep 26, 2024 ... Just got a job at FAANG after an year of searching. Discussion. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Upvote 1.4K
  • Nov 21, 2020 ... Fire TV stick stopped working just after an year. I am facing issue with Amazon fire TV stick. I got it switch on and off multiple times and ...
  • 7 days ago ... board3659. ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. Finally after an year. Fluff. F. r/PvZHeroes - Finally after an year.
  • Apr 9, 2021 ... Just have a question around, AWS Free tier accoount, Will they be charging after one year? Should I be closing it after an year? The account ...
  • Feb 7, 2024 ... Can you re-open a closed traffic ticket after an year and change it to non moving violation in New jersey?
  • Collapse leaves after an year · Frappe Framework · kittusai January 9, 2018, 6:01am 1. hi everyone,. my company fiscal year from jan 1st 2017 to dec 31st ...
  • Oct 2, 2012 ... Should I switch job for money only just after an year? What impact will it make on my resume/profile? All related (42). Recommended.

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