Grammar: "s" at the end of certain years

by Jami
(Kuwait)

What does the "s" stand for at the end of a year, for example 1990s?

Comments for Grammar: "s" at the end of certain years

Apr 14, 2011

1990s
by: Anonymous

This is because we want to mention a range, 1990 to 2000...it contains a plural meaning, furher explanation; that there are 10 years...

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