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Meaning of the word aged in English

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aged

US /eɪdʒd/
UK /eɪdʒd/
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Adjective

1.

of a specified age

Example:
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He is aged 65.
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The children aged 5 to 10 participated in the event.
2.

(of a person) very old

Example:
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She cares for her aged parents.
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The aged man slowly walked across the park.
Synonym:
elderlyoldseniorancientvenerable
3.

(of food or drink) matured or ripened to improve flavor or texture

Example:
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This is a fine bottle of aged wine.
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The chef uses only aged cheese for his pasta dishes.
Synonym:
maturedripenedcuredseasoned

Verb

1.

to grow old or older

Example:
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He has aged considerably since I last saw him.
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The wood aged beautifully, developing a rich patina.
Synonym:
grow oldermatureripendeteriorate
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