Age

usgb/eɪdʒ/
noun

The number of years a person or thing has lived or existed.

Children of the same age should be in the same grade in school
Visual representation of "age" - The number of years a person or thing has lived or existed

Often appears as...

  • same age
  • golden age
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Visual representation of "age"
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Age Comparison

Specify exact age when comparing two things or people to show the differences clearly.

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A 10-year-old car usually has more wear than a 2-year-old car.
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Age vs. Aged

Use 'age' for years lived and 'aged' to reference someone's appearance or health at that age.

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His age is 70, but he's aged remarkably well.
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