Synonyms of ages

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

• days
• eras
• times
• epochs
• periods
• years
• generations
• spaces
• cycles
• spans
• dates
• spells
• stretches
• 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
• longs
• aeons
• eternities
• moons
• blue moons
• cycles
• donkey's years
• coon's ages
• lifetimes
• infinities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minutes
• seconds
• moments
• instants
• split seconds
• flashes
• shakes
• winks
• twinkles
• trices
• twinklings
• nanoseconds
• microseconds
• jiffies

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
• develops
• ripens
• grows up
• flowers
• evolves
• blooms
• mellows
• softens
• flourishes
• blossoms
• unfolds
• advances
• gets along
• gets on
• burgeons
• grays
• opens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• degenerates
• declines
• decays
• deteriorates
• sinks
• worsens
• fades
• dries
• wanes
• withers
• wastes (away)
• weakens
• shrivels
• sags
• droops
• flags
• reverts
• returns
• lapses
• regresses
• wilts
• retrogresses
• backslides

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ages

Noun

Differences in ages between adults aren’t inherently problematic, but one’s experiences in life can change dramatically between 18 and 23. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Arsenal usually buy players to perform in their peak ages rather than buying young to then sell on. — Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Disneyland Resort in California offered $50 single-day park hopper tickets for kids ages 3-9 all summer, which typically range from $168 to $279. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

The Child Care Assistance Program provides vouchers for eligible children ages 6 weeks through 13 years old, and older for kids with disabilities. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

In July, at least two gunmen got out of a vehicle and opened fire on six people, ages 17 to 21, in Southwest Baltimore. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Jeanie Buss and David McLane have created something truly special, a unique sports and entertainment property that combines athletic excellence, entertainment, and inspiring storytelling in a way that resonates with audiences of all ages. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Both of those individuals, ages 20 and 17, were detained and charged with trespassing, police said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

The National Sleep foundation recommends 7 to 9 hours of nightly sleep for adults ages 18 to 64. — Mark Marino, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

One study of women ages 31-77 found that being a best friend was a key predictor of how satisfied midlife women were with their lives. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Aug. 2026

After receiving the wheels of cheese from dairy farmers, a Credem subsidiary, Magazzini Generali delle Tagliate, ages the wheels in two warehouses in Reggio Emilia and Modena. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Visitors ages 21 and older can also enjoy libations from the donation bar. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Sixty women ages 19-37 from 11 countries are competing on four teams -- Boston Hunters, San Francisco Firebells, New York Heights and Los Angeles Queens -- in a 15-game season. — Greg Cote august 2, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

What the study found The six-month clinical trial followed the 47 women ages 50 to 79. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Children ages 4 to 11 are invited to make crafts using a variety of supplies, such as yarn, paper, scissors, glue, paint, stickers and more. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

Out of an average of five hours and 10 minutes of leisure and sports time per day, people ages 15 and older spend an average of about two and a half hours watching TV, and another 37 minutes on activities like video games and social media. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Deloitte research found that consumers ages 18 to 34 are more likely than older generations to question the need for vehicle ownership. — Zoriy Birenboym, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026