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centuries (Noun (plural))

The plural form of century, referring to multiple periods of one hundred years each. It is commonly used to describe long durations of time or to categorize historical eras.

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Think of a 'cent' (1 penny). There are 100 cents in a dollar. A 'century' is 100 years. 'Centuries' is more than one of...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'century' instead of 'centuries' for multiple periods. → The 18th and 19th centuries.

Saying 'since centuries.' → For centuries.

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