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age Definition and Meaning in English (age definition)

noun
Synonyms:eraperiodgeneration
Quick Answer • Definition

Age definition: The length of time that a person, animal, or thing has lived or existed.

Definitions of Age

  1. 1noun

    The length of time that a person, animal, or thing has lived or existed.

  2. 2verb

    To grow older or to show the effects of time and use.

  3. 3noun

    A distinct period in history or in a person's life.

Example Sentences

casual

“What is your current age?”

general

“Wine ages well in a cool, dark place.”

general

“We are living in the information age.”

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Inflected Word Forms

present participleaging
nounageism
adjectiveaged
adjectiveageless
adjectiveageist

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

come of ageidiom

To reach adulthood or maturity.

act your ageexpression

Behave in a manner appropriate for one's age.

of ageexpression

Having reached the legal age of majority.

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Age definition: The length of time that a person, animal, or thing has lived or existed.
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'Age' translates to 'age' in English. Age definition: The length of time that a person, animal, or thing has lived or existed.
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