age

1 of 3

noun

ˈāj

: the time of life at which some particular qualification, power, or capacity arises or rests

the voting age is 18

specifically : majority

: one of the stages of life

: the length of an existence extending from the beginning to any given time

a boy 10 years of age

: lifetime

: an advanced stage of life

: a period of time dominated by a central figure or prominent feature

the age of Pericles

: such as

: a period in history or human progress

the age of reptiles

the age of exploration

: a cultural period marked by the prominence of a particular item

entering the atomic age

: a division of geologic time that is usually shorter than an epoch

: the period contemporary with a person's lifetime or with his or her active life

: a long time

—usually used in plural

haven't seen him in ages

: generation

: an individual's development measured in terms of the years requisite for like development of an average individual

age

2 of 3

verb

aged; aging or ageing

intransitive verb

: to become old : show the effects or the characteristics of increasing age

: to acquire a desirable quality (such as mellowness or ripeness) by standing undisturbed for some time

letting cheese age

transitive verb

: to cause to become old

: to bring to a state fit for use or to maturity

-age

3 of 3

noun suffix

: aggregate : collection

trackage

: action : process

haulage

: cumulative result of

breakage

: rate of

dosage

: house or place of

orphanage

: state : rank

peonage

: charge

postage

Example Sentences

Noun Some people are reluctant to reveal their ages. She died tragically at a young age. The treatment depends on the sex and age of the patient. She died at the ripe old age of 90. The movie appeals to people of all ages. Their son needs to spend more time with children his own age. a group of children ranging in age from 8 to 11 She became involved with a man twice her age. The program is for people over age 50. groups of people classified by race and age Verb As he aged he grew more and more bitter. You haven't aged a day since I saw you last! His troubles have aged him. Exposure to the sun has aged her skin. The wine ages in oak barrels. The wine is aged in oak barrels. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Her first prime minister, Winston Churchill, was more than three times her age.

Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 This one includes the story of a shy little girl who became a queen, and a good one, who adorned her age.

Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Staley, a married father of two, said his salary should have aligned with the fact that he was promoted to an important role overseeing a major territory, and his age and experience as compared to other vice presidents was not the issue.

Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2022 Carneal, who pleaded guilty but mentally ill to murder, attempted murder and burglary, was sentenced to life, but because of his age, he was entitled to be considered for parole after serving 25 years.

Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, 14 Sep. 2022 Kelly could be heard affirming her age in some of the clips.

Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 Hubble has consistently delivered great images, though, despite its age.

Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 14 Sep. 2022 Players who get into the MLS academy system, generally train and play against players their own age.

Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 Isolation and a lack of activities was no good for people their age.

Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022

Verb

To try to solve this, Dufek and his team used machine learning to figure out how batteries age when charging fast.

Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022 The distillers use traditional practices and age the tequila in oak barrels.

Robin Soslow, Chron, 22 Aug. 2022 Laughter and cheers echoed around the Winsor School’s turf field Friday as kids age 8-18 engaged in soccer drills at the Ucal Mckenzie Breakaway soccer camp.

Khalin Kapoor, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 The role of Prince Charles will be taken over by Dominic West for The Crown's final two seasons, keeping with the show replacing their casts as the characters age.

Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 Bier has been advocating for young people who age out of their parents’ visas since Obama’s presidency.

Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022 Extreme Heat: With severe heat waves becoming more common, scientists are trying to understand how life on a hotter planet might kill, sicken and age us.

New York Times, 14 June 2022 There were 68 teams and over 600 players in the recent season, featuring girls and boys age 6 and up through high school along with men 18 and up.

Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 For the young princes—William, then age 15, and Harry, then age 12—their last interaction with their mother came in the form of a phone conversation—something that had become a nightly occurrence after Diana's split with Prince Charles.

Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French aage, age (earlier Old French edage, eage), from eé, aé "age, lifetime" (going back to Latin aetāt-, aetās, contraction of earlier aevitās, from aevum "time, lifetime" + -itāt-, -itās -ity) + -age -age — more at aye entry 3

Verb

Middle English agen, derivative of age age entry 1

Noun suffix

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin -āticum (as in viāticum "provision for a journey"), neuter of -āticus, adjective suffix of appurtenance, from -a- (probably generalized from verbal derivatives, as vēnāticus "used for hunting," from vēnārī "to hunt") + -ticus, borrowed from Greek -tikos, generalized from derivatives of agent nouns (as athlētikós athletic) from athlḗtēs athlete

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Kids Definition

age 1 of 3

noun

ˈāj

: the amount of time during which someone or something has lived or existed

The child was six years of age.

: the time of life when a person receives some right or capacity

The voting age is 18.

: the later part of life

His mind was active in age as in youth.

: the condition of being old

The building is showing signs of age.

: a period of time associated with a person or thing

the age of dinosaurs

: a long period of time

It's been ages since we last saw you.

age

2 of 3

verb

aged

ˈājd

; aging or ageing

: to become old or older

As he aged, he grew more forgetful.

: to cause to become old or to appear to be old

Her troubles have aged her.

: to remain or cause to remain undisturbed until fit for use : mature

The cheese must age.

-age

3 of 3

noun suffix

: total amount : collection

mileage

: action : process

coverage

: result of

coinage

: rate of

shrinkage

: house or place of

orphanage

: state : condition

blockage

: fee : charge

postage

Medical Definition

age 1 of 2

noun

ˈāj

: the part of life from birth to a given time

a child 10 years of age

: the time or part of life at which some particular event, qualification, or capacity arises, occurs, or is lost

of reproductive age

age of onset

see middle age

: an advanced stage of life

: an individual's development measured in terms of the years requisite for like development of an average individual

a child of 7 with a mental age of 10

see binet age, mental age

age

2 of 2

verb

aged; aging or ageing

intransitive verb

: to become old : show the effects or the characteristics of increasing age

transitive verb

: to cause to become old

单词	ages
释义	age 1 of 3 noun ˈāj 1 a : the time of life at which some particular qualification, power, or capacity arises or rests the voting age is 18 specifically : majority b : one of the stages of life c : the length of an existence extending from the beginning to any given time a boy 10 years of age d : lifetime e : an advanced stage of life 2 : a period of time dominated by a central figure or prominent feature the age of Pericles : such as a : a period in history or human progress the age of reptiles the age of exploration b : a cultural period marked by the prominence of a particular item entering the atomic age c : a division of geologic time that is usually shorter than an epoch 3 a : the period contemporary with a person's lifetime or with his or her active life b : a long time —usually used in plural haven't seen him in ages c : generation 4 : an individual's development measured in terms of the years requisite for like development of an average individual age 2 of 3 verb aged; aging or ageing intransitive verb 1 : to become old : show the effects or the characteristics of increasing age 2 : to acquire a desirable quality (such as mellowness or ripeness) by standing undisturbed for some time letting cheese age transitive verb 1 : to cause to become old 2 : to bring to a state fit for use or to maturity -age 3 of 3 noun suffix 1 : aggregate : collection trackage 2 a : action : process haulage b : cumulative result of breakage c : rate of dosage 3 : house or place of orphanage 4 : state : rank peonage 5 : charge postage Synonyms Noun day epoch era period time Verb develop grow grow up mature progress ripen See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Some people are reluctant to reveal their ages. She died tragically at a young age. The treatment depends on the sex and age of the patient. She died at the ripe old age of 90. The movie appeals to people of all ages. Their son needs to spend more time with children his own age. a group of children ranging in age from 8 to 11 She became involved with a man twice her age. The program is for people over age 50. groups of people classified by race and age Verb As he aged he grew more and more bitter. You haven't aged a day since I saw you last! His troubles have aged him. Exposure to the sun has aged her skin. The wine ages in oak barrels. The wine is aged in oak barrels. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Her first prime minister, Winston Churchill, was more than three times her age. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 This one includes the story of a shy little girl who became a queen, and a good one, who adorned her age. Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Staley, a married father of two, said his salary should have aligned with the fact that he was promoted to an important role overseeing a major territory, and his age and experience as compared to other vice presidents was not the issue. Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2022 Carneal, who pleaded guilty but mentally ill to murder, attempted murder and burglary, was sentenced to life, but because of his age, he was entitled to be considered for parole after serving 25 years. Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, 14 Sep. 2022 Kelly could be heard affirming her age in some of the clips. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 Hubble has consistently delivered great images, though, despite its age. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 14 Sep. 2022 Players who get into the MLS academy system, generally train and play against players their own age. Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 Isolation and a lack of activities was no good for people their age. Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 Verb To try to solve this, Dufek and his team used machine learning to figure out how batteries age when charging fast. Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022 The distillers use traditional practices and age the tequila in oak barrels. Robin Soslow, Chron, 22 Aug. 2022 Laughter and cheers echoed around the Winsor School’s turf field Friday as kids age 8-18 engaged in soccer drills at the Ucal Mckenzie Breakaway soccer camp. Khalin Kapoor, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 The role of Prince Charles will be taken over by Dominic West for The Crown's final two seasons, keeping with the show replacing their casts as the characters age. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 Bier has been advocating for young people who age out of their parents’ visas since Obama’s presidency. Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022 Extreme Heat: With severe heat waves becoming more common, scientists are trying to understand how life on a hotter planet might kill, sicken and age us. New York Times, 14 June 2022 There were 68 teams and over 600 players in the recent season, featuring girls and boys age 6 and up through high school along with men 18 and up. Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 For the young princes—William, then age 15, and Harry, then age 12—their last interaction with their mother came in the form of a phone conversation—something that had become a nightly occurrence after Diana's split with Prince Charles. Town & Country, 30 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French aage, age (earlier Old French edage, eage), from eé, aé "age, lifetime" (going back to Latin aetāt-, aetās, contraction of earlier aevitās, from aevum "time, lifetime" + -itāt-, -itās -ity) + -age -age — more at aye entry 3 Verb Middle English agen, derivative of age age entry 1 Noun suffix Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin -āticum (as in viāticum "provision for a journey"), neuter of -āticus, adjective suffix of appurtenance, from -a- (probably generalized from verbal derivatives, as vēnāticus "used for hunting," from vēnārī "to hunt") + -ticus, borrowed from Greek -tikos, generalized from derivatives of agent nouns (as athlētikós athletic) from athlḗtēs athlete First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Phrases Containing age age-mate age difference age limit at one's age age-group age of reason age-related macular degeneration age of consent at the tender age at the age of chronological age come of age coon's age coming-of-age drinking age dark age half someone's age ice age golden age for one's age in a coon's age in a dog's age legal age in this day and age mental age new age of advanced age/years of age ripe old age on the wrong side of (an age) (one's) age is catching up to one on the right side of (an age) tender (young) age space-age silver age age spots act one's age at an advanced age at/from an early age advanced in age/years middle age in one's old age feel one's age old age age-old school-age of a certain age See More age-mate age difference age limit at one's age age-group age of reason age-related macular degeneration age of consent at the tender age at the age of chronological age come of age coon's age coming-of-age drinking age dark age half someone's age ice age golden age for one's age in a coon's age in a dog's age legal age in this day and age mental age new age of advanced age/years of age ripe old age on the wrong side of (an age) (one's) age is catching up to one on the right side of (an age) tender (young) age space-age silver age age spots act one's age at an advanced age at/from an early age advanced in age/years middle age in one's old age feel one's age old age age-old school-age of a certain age See More Kids Definition age 1 of 3 noun ˈāj 1 : the amount of time during which someone or something has lived or existed The child was six years of age. 2 : the time of life when a person receives some right or capacity The voting age is 18. 3 : the later part of life His mind was active in age as in youth. 4 : the condition of being old The building is showing signs of age. 5 : a period of time associated with a person or thing the age of dinosaurs 6 : a long period of time It's been ages since we last saw you. age 2 of 3 verb aged ˈājd ; aging or ageing 1 : to become old or older As he aged, he grew more forgetful. 2 : to cause to become old or to appear to be old Her troubles have aged her. 3 : to remain or cause to remain undisturbed until fit for use : mature The cheese must age. -age 3 of 3 noun suffix ij 1 : total amount : collection mileage 2 : action : process coverage 3 : result of coinage 4 : rate of shrinkage 5 : house or place of orphanage 6 : state : condition blockage 7 : fee : charge postage Medical Definition age 1 of 2 noun ˈāj 1 a : the part of life from birth to a given time a child 10 years of age b : the time or part of life at which some particular event, qualification, or capacity arises, occurs, or is lost of reproductive age age of onset see middle age c : an advanced stage of life 2 : an individual's development measured in terms of the years requisite for like development of an average individual a child of 7 with a mental age of 10 see binet age, mental age age 2 of 2 verb aged; aging or ageing intransitive verb : to become old : show the effects or the characteristics of increasing age transitive verb : to cause to become old Legal Definition age noun : the time of life at which some particular qualification, power, or capacity arises the voting age is 18 see also legal age, majority ages 1 of 2 noun plural of age 1 as in days an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing the Bronze Age marks the beginning of the use of metal by ancient peoples Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance days eras times periods epochs years generations spans cycles spaces dates stretches spells whiles bits vintages 2 as in months a long or seemingly long period of time it took ages for the clerk to ring up three items Synonyms & Similar Words months forevers aeons eons eternities longs moons blue moons cycles coon's ages lifetimes donkey's years infinities Antonyms & Near Antonyms minutes seconds moments trices instants winks shakes flashes twinkles twinklings split seconds nanoseconds microseconds jiffies See More ages 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of age as in progresses to become mature as your cat ages and becomes less active, you should change her diet Synonyms & Similar Words progresses grows matures flowers ripens develops grows up mellows blooms grays blossoms evolves bourgeons flourishes advances greys unfolds burgeons softens gets along gets on opens Antonyms & Near Antonyms degenerates declines decays deteriorates sinks fades dries worsens wanes withers wastes (away) shrivels sags returns droops reverts flags weakens lapses regresses retrogresses wilts backslides See More
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age

noun

verb

noun suffix

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing age

Kids Definition

noun

verb

noun suffix

Medical Definition

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Legal Definition

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