Example Sentences
"The 20th century lasted from 1901 to 2000."
"Many inventions changed the world over the past century."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
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Study Tips
To remember century, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about history & social studies.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.