decades
Translation
decades
Examples
The bridge was built decades ago.
The bridge was built decades ago.
He has decades of experience in this field.
He has decades of experience in this field.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) multiple ten-year periods of (sth.) He has decades of experience.
Similar Words
Synonyms: years, centuries
Etymology
From the singular 'decade' + plural '-s'. 'Decade' comes from the Greek 'dekas', meaning 'a group of ten'.
Memory Tips
Remember the prefix 'deca-' means ten, like in 'decathlon' (ten events). Decades means multiple periods of ten years.