Age Definition
age
noun
- how long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age"
- an era of history having some distinctive feature; "we live in a litigious age"
- a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises; "she was now of school age"; "tall for his eld"
- a prolonged period of time; "we've known each other for ages"; "I haven't been there for years and years"
- a late time of life; "old age is not for sissies"; "he's showing his years"; "age hasn't slowed him down at all"; "a beard white with eld"; "on the brink of geezerhood"
verb
- begin to seem older; get older; "The death of his wife caused him to age fast"
- grow old or older; "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day-- what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce"
- make older; "The death of his child aged him tremendously"
"Age" in song lyrics
See how age is used in real songs:
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"both 16 years of age"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road -
"This, age"
2Mex f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Xololanxinco — Doctors, Drums and Danger -
"Your biggest fan, nine years of age"
3rd Bass — Sons of 3rd Bass
Words that rhyme with age
Usage tips for "age"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "age" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for age to find words that pair well.