Century

Meaning

a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket

A period of one hundred years.

Example Sentences

The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.

The 20th century saw significant technological progress.

Example Expressions

turn of the century

Synonyms

hundred years, era, age, period

Entry 1

hundred years, era, age, period

Entry 2

hundred years, era, age, period

Antonyms

moment, instant, brief period, second

Entry 1

moment, instant, brief period

Entry 2

moment, instant, second

Collocations

twenty-first century, half century, turn of the century, century old, 21st century, century mark, past century

Entry 1

twenty-first century, half century, turn of the century

Entry 2

century old, 21st century, century mark, past century