age
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noun \ˈāj\Definition of AGE
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>: 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
See Examples of AGE
- 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
Origin of AGE
Middle English, from Anglo-French aage, age, from Vulgar Latin *aetaticum, from Latin aetat-, aetas, from aevum lifetime — more at aye
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to AGE
2age
verbagedag·ing or age·ing
Definition of AGE
intransitive verb
1
: to become old : show the effects or the characteristics of increasing age
2
: to acquire a desirable quality (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
— ag·er \ˈā-jər\ noun
Examples of AGE
- 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.
First Known Use of AGE
14th century
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