age

Definition

  • n. how long something has existed
  • n. a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises
  • v. begin to seem older; get older
  • v. make older

Word forms

Past participle
aged
Present participle
ageing
Third person singular
ages
Past tense
aged

Example sentences

  1. n.

    In ancient times, people often didn't live past the age of 30.

  2. v.

    As the years go by, we all age and gain more experience.