aged
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B2
/ˈeɪdʒd/
(age)
time of life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aged' originates from the Old French word 'agé', which meant 'old'.
Historical Evolution
'agé' transformed into the Middle English word 'aged', and eventually became the modern English word 'aged'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'old', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'age'.
He aged gracefully over the years.
Adjective 1
having lived for a long time; old.
The aged oak tree stood tall in the forest.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39