decades
Translation
decades
Examples
The bridge was built decades ago.
The bridge was built decades ago.
Fashion trends change over the decades.
Fashion trends change over the decades.
Grammar Patterns
((for decades)) for a period of many tens of years The castle has stood here for decades.
((in recent decades)) in the last few tens of years Technology has advanced rapidly in recent decades.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ten-year periods
Etymology
From Latin 'decem' meaning 'ten'. 'Deca-' is a prefix for ten.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'deck' of cards, which often involves the number ten. 'Deca-' means ten.