CEFR B1

centuries

noun

Meaning

Periods of one hundred years.

Examples

The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
It took centuries for the trees to grow this tall.

Synonyms: ages, eras, epochs

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centuries (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntʃəriz/

Definition

Periods of one hundred years.

Examples

The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
It took centuries for the trees to grow this tall.
Her family has lived in this town for centuries.

How to Use centuries

for centuries (prepositional phrase): For a duration of one hundred years or more. — "The pyramids have stood for centuries."
over centuries (prepositional phrase): During the course of one hundred years or more. — "Civilizations have risen and fallen over centuries."

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