age
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/eɪdʒ/
time of life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'age' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aage', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'age' meant 'time of life'.
Historical Evolution
'aage' transformed into the Middle English word 'age', and eventually became the modern English word 'age'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'time of life', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the length of time that a person or thing has existed.
She is 25 years of age.
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Noun 2
a particular period of history.
The Bronze Age was a significant period in history.
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Verb 1
to grow older or cause to appear older.
Wine ages well in oak barrels.
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