Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A decade is a period lasting ten years.
Decade
/ˈdekeɪd/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
The bombing had been four decades ago.
Kōtarō was a full decade older than Shigematsu.
She devoted a decade to studying the ancient texts.
Etymology:
The word decade originated from the Late Latin decas, which came from the Greek dekas, meaning a group of ten.
Usage Statistics:
121 mentions per 1 million words 
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