Meaning of the word age in English

What does age mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

age

US /eɪdʒ/

UK /eɪdʒ/

the length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed

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What is your age?

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The car is showing its age.

Synonym:

years duration period span lifetime

a particular period of history

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We live in the digital age.

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The Stone Age was a long time ago.

Synonym:

era epoch period time generation

grow old or mature

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He has aged gracefully.

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The cheese needs to age for a few months.

Synonym:

mature grow old ripen develop mellow

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