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1.
how long something has existed
it was replaced because of its age
2.
an era of history having some distinctive feature
we live in a litigious age
3.
a time in life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises
she was now of school age
4.
a late time of life
old age is not for sissies
age hasn't slowed him down at all
5.
a prolonged period of time
we've known each other for ages
'age' - used as a verb
6.
begin to seem older; get older
The death of his wife caused him to age fast
7.
grow old or older
She aged gracefully
we age every day--what a depressing thought!
8.
make older
The death of his child aged him tremendously
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derived forms
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1. Age / Plural
ages
2. Age / Past
aged
3. Age / Third Person
ages
4. Age / Present Participle
ageing
5. Age / Present Participle
aging
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