Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Century"
The meaning of "Century" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
O que significa a third of a century
25 y
33.3y??
25 y
33.3y??
A:
33.3 years.
Q:
O que significa The 19th century was the time that saw what we called Realism developed in the European theater.?
A:
“That saw” In this context just means that Realism developed in the 19th century.
So, the 19th century was the time that saw (that was there/the time period when it happened) what we call Realism.
I see this more in textbooks and more formal settings than I do in every day conversation.
So, the 19th century was the time that saw (that was there/the time period when it happened) what we call Realism.
I see this more in textbooks and more formal settings than I do in every day conversation.
Q:
O que significa 10th century ad?
A:
Between the years 900-999 are the "10th century AD"
Q:
O que significa I had been born in the wrong century?
A:
They mean pretty much the same in your example sentence . It's just that for the latter, you normally use that form to talk about something that happened before another thing/action.
Q:
O que significa Back in early 20th century, the pursuit of powered man flight was like the dod com of the day?
A:
@Ri-na Back in early 20th century, the pursuit of man-powered flight was like the dot com of the day.
I think.
"Dot com" means internet "start-up" company. A leading edge enterprise with a high failure rate and the chance of big rewards.
I think.
"Dot com" means internet "start-up" company. A leading edge enterprise with a high failure rate and the chance of big rewards.
Example sentences using "Century"
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com century.
A:
This is the 21st century.
A century ago...
A hundred years is a century.
You’re not in this century. (Meaning not modern)
A century ago...
A hundred years is a century.
You’re not in this century. (Meaning not modern)
Q:
Mostra-me frases de exemplo com the....... centuries have been waging a war all these year .
A:
The war has been going on for centuries.
Synonyms of "Century" and their differences
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre he is from the 19th century e he is in the 19th century ?
A:
He is from the 19th century
=
He was born in that century
He is in the 19th century
It is possible to say this but only in this sort of context
Imagine your great grandfather. He is in the 19th century. Things were much harder then.
It’s because it’s impossible now for someone to physically be in the 19th century
=
He was born in that century
He is in the 19th century
It is possible to say this but only in this sort of context
Imagine your great grandfather. He is in the 19th century. Things were much harder then.
It’s because it’s impossible now for someone to physically be in the 19th century
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre over the next century e in the next century ?
A:
over the next century refers to the something occurring throughout the entire 100 years. in the next century just means at some point in the next 100 years
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre early century e earlier century ?
A:
These two phrases don’t mean anything.
Early in the century means at a point not too far into a century
Early in the 17th century means from around 1700 to about 1720 or so
Earlier in the century means at a point in the century before what has already been spoken about
The peasant revolt took place earlier in the century, say around 1740
Early in the century means at a point not too far into a century
Early in the 17th century means from around 1700 to about 1720 or so
Earlier in the century means at a point in the century before what has already been spoken about
The peasant revolt took place earlier in the century, say around 1740
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre for centuries e over the centuries ?
A:
To me, “for centuries” implies more continuous action and “over the centuries” implies more sporadic action. Most likely, either one would work most of the time.
For centuries, man has learned more about science.
Over the centuries, man has engaged in many wars.
For centuries, man has learned more about science.
Over the centuries, man has engaged in many wars.
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre It feels like I’m in 18th century Europe. e I feel like I’m in 18th century Europe. ?
A:
there is no difference in the sentiment of the phrase. Both are totally interchangeable. I guess the only difference is that ‘it’ is the subject in the first phrase while ‘I’ is the subject in the second phrase. If you said either of these to someone, they would understand what you meant in exactly the same way.
Translations of "Century"
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? Which is right?
A) We are living in the 21st century where we can have easy access to clean water.
B) We are living in the 21st century when we can have easy access to clean water.
A) We are living in the 21st century where we can have easy access to clean water.
B) We are living in the 21st century when we can have easy access to clean water.
A:
Sentence A is better. Even though we are talking about time and not a place we would use where.
In fact, we often talk about it as a “place in time”. Think of stretching out a long timeline all the way into the past and all the way into the future. Where are we? “We are living in the 21st century where…”
In fact, we often talk about it as a “place in time”. Think of stretching out a long timeline all the way into the past and all the way into the future. Where are we? “We are living in the 21st century where…”
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? "19th century" is 1801~1900.
How can i call 1800~1899 in English? 18 century?
How can i call 1800~1899 in English? 18 century?
A:
Also,
1700-1799 = the 1700s (“the seventeen hundreds”)
1800-1899 = the 1800s (“the eighteen hundreds”)
1900-1999 = the 1900s (“the nineteen hundreds”)
2000-2999 = the 2000s (“the two thousands”)
Example:
During the 1800s, many people traveled by horse.
During the 1900s, there were many wars.
1700-1799 = the 1700s (“the seventeen hundreds”)
1800-1899 = the 1800s (“the eighteen hundreds”)
1900-1999 = the 1900s (“the nineteen hundreds”)
2000-2999 = the 2000s (“the two thousands”)
Example:
During the 1800s, many people traveled by horse.
During the 1900s, there were many wars.
Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (EUA)? centuries ago in ancient Greece
A:
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Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (RU)? centuries
A:
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Q:
Como é que se diz isto em Inglês (RU)? Since the 18th century, most paper (make) out of wood , because it is much stronger than cloth.
A:
Since the 18th century, most paper is made out of wood because it is much stronger than cloth.
Other questions about "Century"
Q:
In the late 11th century, I was sure about my slave's wiping floor skills. He was a devout heathen. soa natural?
A:
*slave's floor cleaning skills.*
This is a wierd sentence.
This is a wierd sentence.
Q:
well. centuries passed and a hop skip and a boat ride away there grew a kingdok
the kingdom was ruled by beloved king and queen soa natural?
the kingdom was ruled by beloved king and queen soa natural?
A:
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Q:
In the 21st century, the rule of marrying only within the same religion is gradually declining. Nowadays except the infidels, all people marry each other. soa natural?
A:
"nowadays, except the infidels..." you should use a comma.
Q:
Nowadays are the century for information technology soa natural?
A:
You'd say "This is the age of information technology" or "This is the age of IT"
Q:
Although .....(found) many centuries earlier, luxor did not teach preeminence until 2000 BC
Should i fill the blank with "founded"/"being founded" or anything else....?
Should i fill the blank with "founded"/"being founded" or anything else....?
A:
"teach" -> "reach"
"luxor" -> "Luxor"
I would say "founded".
"luxor" -> "Luxor"
I would say "founded".
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