century

century: noun

ADJECTIVE

▪ 19th, 20th, etc.

▪ It was built in the 20th century.

▪ a 17th-century building

▪ earlier, last, later, past, previous

▪ Later centuries saw the development of a complex agricultural system.

▪ following, new, next

▪ a celebration to welcome the new century

▪ present

VERB + CENTURY

▪ begin, enter

▪ As we enter the 21st century, the challenges facing our world seem overwhelming.

▪ span

▪ a collection of paintings spanning four centuries

CENTURY + VERB

▪ begin, dawn

▪ As the 21st century dawned, the Internet promised to reshape society.

▪ continue, pass, progress, unfold, wear on

▪ end

▪ see sth, witness sth

▪ The 19th century witnessed the publication of many books on the history of art.

PREPOSITION

▪ during the century

▪ The city's population doubled during the 19th century.

▪ for centuries

▪ There have been orchards in this region for centuries.

▪ in the … century

▪ He lived in the 16th century.

▪ over the centuries

▪ a marble floor worn smooth over the centuries

▪ through the centuries

▪ a tradition passed down through the centuries

▪ throughout the century

▪ America's influence on culture grew throughout the 20th century.

PHRASES

▪ centuries old

▪ a centuries-old custom

▪ the turn of the century

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Synonyms:

Hundred / Centenary, hundred years

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