Basic Details
Word: Centenary
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The 100th anniversary of an event.
Synonyms: Century, hundredth anniversary
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Centenary celebrations: Special events held to mark a 100-year anniversary. Example: "The centenary celebrations of the school brought together alumni from all over the country."
- Mark the centenary: To acknowledge or commemorate 100 years since an event. Example: "We will mark the centenary of the town's founding with a festival."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The museum organised an exhibition to celebrate the centenary of local history.
Example 2: This year marks the centenary of the famous author's birth, and many events will be held in her honour.
Example 3: The centenary of the school's establishment was celebrated with a grand ceremony attended by many past students.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "centenary" comes from the Latin word centum, which means "one hundred"? It has been used in English since the early 19th century to refer to 100-year celebrations.
Famous Quote
"A great event is a mark of a shift in eras; it is important to celebrate the centenary of such moments." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "centenary" mean?
a) 50 years
b) 100 years
c) 25 years
d) 10 years
Answer: b) 100 years
2. Which of these is a synonym of "centenary"?
a) Anniversary
b) Century
c) Decade
d) Millennia
Answer: b) Century
3. Which sentence could be an antonym of "centenary"?
a) This event is important.
b) The centenary is a joyful occasion.
c) The event will last only a day.
d) We will celebrate all year long.
Answer: c) The event will last only a day.
4. Which sentence uses "centenary" correctly?
a) We will centenary our anniversary next week.
b) The centenary was celebrated with fireworks.
c) I like centenary more than birthday cake.
d) He ran a centenary across the field.
Answer: b) The centenary was celebrated with fireworks.
5. What does it mean to "mark the centenary"?
a) To forget an event
b) To forget about history
c) To celebrate 100 years since an event
d) To plan a birthday party
Answer: c) To celebrate 100 years since an event
