Synonyms for

Age

Verb / eɪdʒ / Another word for age — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Age refers to the length of time that someone or something has existed.

Synonyms & similar words

geton geezerhood eld historicperiod oldage mature rejuvenate senesce maturate years longtime years lifespan duration time generation epoch era cycle period lifetime maturity seniority oldness ancientness antiquity youthfulness freshness novelty newness recentness

Synonyms by register

Formal

era period epoch time

Informal

time days years

Literary

eon aeon span

Antonyms

youth childhood infancy immaturity newness springtime

Common collocations

  • old age
  • middle age
  • young age
  • age group
  • age limit
  • age range
  • age of consent
  • age of reason

Word family

noun age
verb age
adjective aged
adverb agedly

Usage note

The word 'age' can refer to a specific period of time or a stage of life. Be mindful of context when using it, especially when differentiating between chronological age and the feeling of being old.

Example sentences

  1. I am six years old, so my age is six.
  2. The age of the Earth is approximately 4.54 billion years.
  3. Age is just a number.
  4. As we age, we gain more experience and wisdom.
  5. The legal age to vote in the United States is 18.

Quotes

  • Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. - Mark Twain
  • Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. - Rod Stewart
  • Aging is not 'lost youth' but a new stage of opportunity and strength. - Betty Friedan

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