Synonyms for

Centuries

Verb / ˈsentʃɜ:i:z / Another word for centuries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A century is a period of 100 years.

Synonyms & similar words

hundred century onec c ages eras epochs periods times millennia generations eons aeons yearhundreds aeon millennium millenary millennaries millenniums epoch age duration

Synonyms by register

Formal

ages eras epochs

Informal

ages eons

Literary

aeons millennia

Antonyms

moments years decades months weeks days hours

Common collocations

  • over centuries
  • for centuries
  • past centuries
  • next centuries
  • through centuries
  • across centuries
  • centuries ago
  • many centuries

Word family

noun century

Usage note

Centuries refers to periods of 100 years. It is often used to denote very long periods of time, not necessarily exact multiples of 100.

Example sentences

  1. The Great Wall of China was built centuries ago.
  2. The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
  3. People have been studying astronomy for centuries.
  4. The oldest tree in the world is over four centuries old.
  5. The first printing press was invented centuries ago.

Quotes

  • The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is. - C.S. Lewis
  • Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. - Buddha
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs

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