century
- 01 A1 Beginner
a period of 100 years.
a period of one hundred consecutive years, often used to identify specific historical eras.
Simple“The castle was built in the twelfth century and is still standing today.”
In context“Technological advancements in the twenty-first century have fundamentally altered how we communicate and access information globally.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a score of 100 points or runs in a game.
a score of one hundred units, most commonly referring to runs scored by a single batsman in cricket.
Simple“The crowd cheered loudly when the player reached his first century of the season.”
In context“He reached his century with a powerful boundary, marking his third hundred-run milestone in the current test series.”
UsageCommonly used in cricket and occasionally in cycling to refer to a 100-mile ride.
- 03 C1 Advanced
a small group of soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
a tactical unit of the ancient Roman army, originally consisting of one hundred men and commanded by a centurion.
Simple“The Roman century was led by a centurion who was responsible for training the men.”
In context“Historical records suggest that by the late Republic, a century often comprised eighty men rather than the literal hundred its name implies.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
a one hundred dollar bill.
a banknote with a denomination of one hundred dollars.
Simple“He pulled a century out of his wallet to pay for the expensive dinner.”
In context“The informant was handed a thick envelope containing several centuries in exchange for the sensitive documents.”
Synonymsc notehundred dollar bill
Usage century ago · century later · half century