Synonyms for "century"
2 kid-friendly synonyms for century, sorted by grade level (K-2, 3-5, 6-8).
What does "century" mean?
The word century is a noun that means: a period of one hundred years.
Example: "A century is a long time."
Grade 6–8Middle-school vocabulary for century
Tier 2 academic alternatives — useful for essays, persuasive writing, and standardized tests:
FAQ — synonyms for century
What is a good synonym for century in a kid's writing?
For K-2 writers, try era. For older students, "era" reads more naturally in school writing.
How many synonyms does century have?
We list 2 grade-appropriate synonyms for century across three reading levels. Adults' thesauruses include dozens more, but most aren't useful for K-8 vocabulary.
Is century a noun, verb, or adjective?
In this entry, century is used as a noun.
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