CEFR B2+ · Phrases

over the years

Headword: over 📚 Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

During a period of many years; throughout a long duration of time. It implies a gradual change or development.

Synonyms

throughout the years over time with time gradually eventually

Antonyms

suddenly instantly quickly immediately in a short time

Translations

over the years in your language

🇸🇦

عربي

على مر السنين.

🇵🇰

اردو

سالوں کے دوران۔

🇮🇳

हिंदी

सालों से।

🇨🇳

中文

多年来。

Easy Explanation

This phrase means 'during many years.' It talks about things that happen slowly, over a long time. It shows how things change or develop.

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Memory TipThink of a timeline stretching 'over' many years.

Contextual Examples

Over the years (through time), the small village grew into a busy city.

She has learned a lot about gardening over the years (with time and experience).

Their friendship has become stronger over the years (as time passed).

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