Generations
Meaning
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Pronunciation
UK ˌʤɛnəˈreɪʃənz
US ˌʤɛnəˈreɪʃənz
Example Sentences
- This knowledge is passed down through generations and takes years to learn properly.
- Homework has been a part of school life for generations, yet experts still disagree about its value.
- Space exploration will continue to inspire future generations to dream big and work hard.
- Over countless generations, animals that could track where humans were looking and how they were feeling won more food, more warmth, and more tolerance.
Learn Generations in Context
How Fishers Read the OceanBefore sunrise, fishers stand at the shore and watch the ocean carefully. They are not just looking at water - they are reading signs that most people never notice. Experienced fishers can predict whe...Read story 
When Homework Helps and When It HurtsMany students spend hours every night doing homework, but does all that work actually help them learn? Homework has been a part of school life for generations, yet experts still disagree about its val...Read story
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