Pronunciation: /ˈɑːr.kɪvz/
noun a collection of historical documents or records
A1 I visited the archives to research my family history.
A2 The archives contain valuable documents dating back to the 18th century.
B1 Researchers can access the archives by appointment only.
B2 The archives are a treasure trove of information for historians and scholars.
C1 The archives are meticulously organized and cataloged for easy retrieval.
C2 The archives house rare manuscripts and artifacts that are of great historical significance.
verb None
A1 I archive my old emails to keep them organized.
A2 She archives important documents in folders on her computer.
B1 The museum archives historical artifacts for future generations to study.
B2 The library archives rare books and manuscripts for preservation.
C1 The company archives decades worth of financial records in a secure database.
C2 The national archives preserve and protect the country's most valuable historical documents.
adjective None
A1 I found an archives photo album from my grandparents.
A2 The archives documents were carefully preserved in a temperature-controlled room.
B1 The archives department is responsible for maintaining historical records.
B2 Researchers spend hours sifting through archives materials to find valuable information.
C1 The archives collection at the library contains rare manuscripts and old newspapers.
C2 The archives exhibit showcased artifacts dating back to ancient civilizations.
adverb None
A1 I found some old photos in the archives.
A2 The historian searched through the archives for information on the ancient civilization.
B1 Researchers often consult archives to find primary sources for their studies.
B2 The archives contain valuable documents dating back to the 18th century.
C1 The archives of the museum are meticulously organized and catalogued.
C2 The archives department is responsible for preserving and maintaining historical records.
pronoun None
A1 The archives are full of old documents.
A2 She found a photo of her grandparents in the archives.
B1 Researchers often visit the archives to gather historical data.
B2 The archives contain valuable information about the company's founding.
C1 The archives are meticulously organized and preserved for future generations.
C2 Access to the archives is restricted to authorized personnel only.
preposition None
A1 The old letters were stored in the archives.
A2 The historian found valuable information in the archives.
B1 Researchers often visit the archives to access historical documents.
B2 The library's archives contain rare manuscripts and photographs.
C1 The archives of the museum hold a wealth of information about ancient civilizations.
C2 The archives at the university are meticulously organized and cataloged for easy access.
conjunction None
A1 I searched the archives but couldn't find the information.
A2 She went to the archives to look up old newspaper articles.
B1 The archives contain a wealth of historical documents.
B2 Researchers often visit the archives to access primary sources.
C1 The archives are meticulously organized and catalogued.
C2 Archivists work diligently to preserve and protect valuable records in the archives.
interjection None
A1 Archives! I found the old family photos.
A2 Archives! Let's dig through the files for more information.
B1 Archives! We need to organize these documents by date.
B2 Archives! This library has a vast collection of historical records.
C1 Archives! The museum's archives contain valuable artifacts from the past.
C2 Archives! Researchers spend hours studying the documents stored here.
article None
A1 I visited the archives to research my family history.
A2 The archives contain valuable documents and records from the past.
B1 Historians often visit archives to study primary sources for their research.
B2 The archives are a treasure trove of information for those interested in local history.
C1 The archives are meticulously organized and cataloged for easy access by researchers.
C2 The national archives house important historical documents that are carefully preserved for future generations.
formal The archives contain a wealth of historical documents dating back centuries.
informal I found some cool old photos in the archives at the library.
slang I heard there's some juicy gossip in the archives about that scandal.
figurative She kept her emotions hidden away in the archives of her mind.
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