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An Jiyoung Posted 19 years ago
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By the turn of the century
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"By the turn of the century,", is that mean after a century passed?
I would like to know the meaning of "By the turn of the century,".
Thank you for your help.
"By the turn of the century,", is that mean after a century passed?
I would like to know the meaning of "By the turn of the century,".
Thank you for your help.
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It refers to the few years right before and after the hundred year period. 1897 through 1903 may be considered the turn of the prior century. Which is not to say that 1894 or 1905 wouldn't be considered "the turn of the century" either.
- It refers to the few years right before and after the hundred year period.
- 1897 through 1903 may be considered the turn of the prior century.
- Which is not to say that 1894 or 1905 wouldn't be considered "the turn of the century" either.
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It refers to the few years right before and after the hundred year period. 1897 through 1903 may be considered the turn of the prior century. Which is not to say that 1894 or 1905 wouldn't be considered "the turn of the century" either.
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"By the turn of the century this and that will happen."
You're looking toward the end of the current century and predict that something or other will happen until/before the century is finished/over.
You're looking toward the end of the current century and predict that something or other will happen until/before the century is finished/over.
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