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Decade

🇬🇧 UK //ˈdɛkeɪd// 🇺🇸 US //ˈdɛkeɪd//

Meaning of Decade

A period of ten consecutive years.

In simple words: A period of ten years.

Decade in a sentence

• The last decade has seen significant technological advancements.
• Many popular movies were released in the last decade.
• The 1980s was a vibrant decade for fashion and music.
• We are now entering a new decade full of possibilities.
• This decade is expected to focus more on sustainability.

How to use Decade

Use 'decade' to refer to any ten-year period, often specified by the year it starts (e.g., 'the 1990s'). It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Think of 'decade' as ten 'dimes' - each dime equals one year!

Related words

Collocations with Decade

• rise in the decade
• decade of change
• last decade

Synonyms for Decade

• ten years
• decadal period
• 10-year span

Opposites of Decade

• century
• year

Common mistakes with Decade

• Confusing 'decade' with 'century', which is 100 years.
• Using 'decade' in plural form without adding 's', e.g., 'decades' instead of 'decade'
• Not capitalizing the year when referring to a specific decade, like 'the 80s'

Frequently asked questions about Decade

What does Decade mean?

A period of ten years.

What is the definition of Decade?

A period of ten consecutive years.

How do you use Decade in a sentence?

The last decade has seen significant technological advancements.

Can you give another example of Decade?

Many popular movies were released in the last decade.

What are synonyms for Decade?

Common alternatives include ten years, decadal period, 10-year span.

What is the opposite of Decade?

Opposite meanings include century, year.

What words go with Decade?

It commonly pairs with rise in the decade, decade of change, last decade.

What are common mistakes when using Decade?

Confusing 'decade' with 'century', which is 100 years. Using 'decade' in plural form without adding 's', e.g., 'decades' instead of 'decade' Not capitalizing the year when referring to a specific decade, like 'the 80s'

How do you pronounce Decade?

US: //ˈdɛkeɪd//, UK: //ˈdɛkeɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Decade?

Use 'decade' to refer to any ten-year period, often specified by the year it starts (e.g., 'the 1990s'). It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

What CEFR level is Decade?

"Decade" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.