roughlyfortyyears
noun phraseUK /ˈrʌfli ˈfɔːti ˈjɪəz/
US /ˈrʌfli ˈfɔːrti ˈjɪrz/
A time that is about forty years long.
He worked at the same school for roughlyfortyyears.
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2. A period of about forty years used to describe a long career or history.
The old bridge stood for roughlyfortyyears before it was replaced.
3. An approximate age of forty years.
She has been painting for roughlyfortyyears.
4. A span of about forty years in a story or timeline.
The kingdom enjoyed peace for roughlyfortyyears.