generations
Translation
generations
Examples
The story was passed down through generations.
The story was passed down through generations.
Generations of farmers have worked this land.
Generations of farmers have worked this land.
Grammar Patterns
((generations)) ((of sb.)) multiple generations of (people) Generations of the same family have lived here.
((for generations)) for a very long time That tradition has been passed down for generations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eras, ages
Etymology
The plural form of 'generation', from Latin 'generare' (to beget).
Memory Tips
The '-s' on the end signifies more than one generation, multiple groups of people over time.