decades
/ˈdɛkeɪdz/
Ten-year periods
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- 1.
Periods of ten years, typically implying more than one such period.
"The technology has advanced significantly over the past two decades."
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It has been decades since I last saw her.
It has been decades since I last saw her.
The company has been leading the industry for several decades.
The company has been leading the industry for several decades.
These old traditions have been passed down for decades.
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How do you pronounce decades?
decades is pronounced [/ˈdɛkeɪdz/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does decades mean?
decades means "Ten-year periods". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is decades?
decades is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "It has been decades since I last saw her." — used to mean "Ten-year periods".
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