generations
word · lemma: generation
Definition
Groups of people born and living around the same time, or the different age levels within a family or society. It can also mean repeated stages in a series over time.
Usage & Nuances
Often used when comparing age groups: 'younger generations', 'older generations'. Very common in family context ('three generations') and in technology/business ('new generations of phones'). Don't confuse it with 'generation' meaning electricity production in technical contexts.
Example Sentences
Three generations live in this house.
basic
Different generations like different music.
basic
These plants have survived for many generations.
basic
Younger generations are changing how people work and communicate.
natural
That recipe has been in my family for generations.
natural
New generations of the software are faster and easier to use.
natural