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century
Noun
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A century is a period of 100 years.
My great grandfather came to Canada over a century ago.
The telephone was invented in the 19th century.
Centuries passed before the slaves were freed.
field
Noun
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A field is an open area of land that can be used for many different things, from sports to crop-growing.
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A field is an area of study or work.
He was an expert in the field of American history.
field
Verb
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If you field something, you answer it; you address it.
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If you field the team, you place them in the game.