Age
Word | AGE |
Character | 3 |
Hyphenation | age |
Pronunciations | /eɪd͡ʒ/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Age"
What do we mean by age?
The length of time that a person or thing has existed. noun
The time of life when a person becomes qualified to assume certain civil and personal rights and responsibilities, usually at 18 or 21 years; legal age. noun
One of the stages of life. noun
The state of being old; old age. noun
A period of time marked by a distinctive characteristic, achievement, or figure. noun
A period in the history of the earth, usually shorter than an epoch. noun
The period of history during which a person lives. noun
A generation. noun
An extended period of time. noun
To cause to become old or to show the signs of becoming old. intransitive verb
To cause to mature or ripen under controlled conditions. intransitive verb
To change (the characteristics of a device) through use, especially to stabilize (an electronic device). intransitive verb
To become old or show signs of becoming old. intransitive verb
To develop a certain quality of ripeness; become mature. intransitive verb
To reach an age, 18 or 21 years, for example, at which one is no longer eligible for certain special services, such as education or protection, from the state. phrasal verb
(come of age) To reach maturity. idiom
To grow old; assume the appearance of old age: as, he ages rapidly.
The whole duration of a being, whether animal, plant, or other kind, being alive.
The number of full years, months, days, hours, etc., that someone, or something, has been alive.
One of the stages of life.
The time of life at which some particular power or capacity is understood to become vested.
A particular period of time in history, as distinguished from others.
A great period in the history of the Earth.
A period of one hundred years; a century.
The people who live during a particular period.
A generation.
A long time.
A unit of geologic time subdividing an epoch into smaller parts.
The right of the player to the left of the dealer to pass the first round in betting, and then to come in last or stay out; also, the player holding this position; the eldest hand.
That part of the duration of a being or a thing which is between its beginning and any given time; specifically the size of that part.
Mature age; especially, the time of life at which one attains full personal rights and capacities.
An advanced period of life; the latter part of life; the state of being old; eld, seniority.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Age
- Antonyms for age
- Rejuvenate Antonyms
The word "age" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Age
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