Collocations for century - noun
ADJECTIVE
19th,
20th,
etc.
It was built in the 20th century.
a 17th-century building
It was built in the 20th century.
a 17th-century building
earlier,
last,
later,
past,
previous
Later centuries saw the development of a complex agricultural system.
Later centuries saw the development of a complex agricultural system.
following,
new,
next
a celebration to welcome the new century
a celebration to welcome the new century
present
VERB + century
begin,
enter
As we enter the 21st century, the challenges facing our world seem overwhelming.
As we enter the 21st century, the challenges facing our world seem overwhelming.
span
a collection of paintings spanning four centuries
a collection of paintings spanning four centuries
century + VERB
begin,
dawn
As the 21st century dawned, the Internet promised to reshape society.
As the 21st century dawned, the Internet promised to reshape society.
continue,
pass,
progress,
unfold,
wear on
end
see sth, witness sth
The 19th century witnessed the publication of many books on the history of art.
end
see sth, witness sth
The 19th century witnessed the publication of many books on the history of art.
PREPOSITION
during the century
The city's population doubled during the 19th century.
The city's population doubled during the 19th century.
for centuries
There have been orchards in this region for centuries.
There have been orchards in this region for centuries.
in the … century
He lived in the 16th century.
He lived in the 16th century.
over the centuries
a marble floor worn smooth over the centuries
a marble floor worn smooth over the centuries
through the centuries
a tradition passed down through the centuries
a tradition passed down through the centuries
throughout the century
America's influence on culture grew throughout the 20th century.
America's influence on culture grew throughout the 20th century.