last years of life; end of the year
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesnoun
the last years of one's life; advanced or declining years
literaryA literary term, often used in reflective or poetic contexts to describe old age. It can carry a tone of frailty or the sunset of life.
In his declining years, like a candle in the wind, he still persisted in writing.
The old man is now in his twilight years, and his health is much worse than before.
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He wishes to return to his hometown in the last years of his life.
This artist donated his life's savings to a foundation for the elderly.
The loneliness of old age is sometimes hard to dispel.
noun
the end of the year; the final days of a year
literaryA more literal and less common usage, referring to the closing period of the calendar year. Often found in classical or formal writing.
As the year draws to a close, every household is preparing for the New Year.
The last snowfall of the year was very heavy.
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He completed this monumental work at the end of the year.