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ages
noun(age)
a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises
Synonyms: eld,
Examples:
She was now of school age.
ages
noun(age)
a prolonged period of time
Synonyms: long time, years,
Examples:
We've known each other for ages.
ages
noun(age)
a late time of life
Synonyms: eld, geezerhood, old age, years,
Examples:
Old age is not for sissies.
Age hasn't slowed him down at all.
ages
verb(age)
grow old or older
Synonyms: get on, maturate, mature, senesce,
Examples:
She aged gracefully.
We age every day--what a depressing thought!.
ages
noun(age)
an era of history having some distinctive feature
Synonyms: historic period,
Examples:
We live in a litigious age.
ages
verb(age)
begin to seem older; get older
Examples:
The death of his wife caused him to age fast.
ages
noun(age)
how long something has existed
Examples:
It was replaced because of its age.
ages
verb(age)
make older
Antonyms: rejuvenate,
Examples:
The death of his child aged him tremendously.

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