Synonyms for

Ages

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

Definition

A long time; a period of time in history.

Synonyms & similar words

senesce eld age mature maturate longtime years geton geezerhood rejuvenate oldage historicperiod eras epochs periods times eons centuries years millennia eons aeons forever eternities lifetimes generations cycles seasons spells durations whiles

Synonyms by register

Formal

epochs eras periods durations

Informal

forever eons loads tons

Literary

aeons ages

Antonyms

moments instants seconds minutes briefly shortly

Common collocations

  • for ages
  • in ages
  • ages ago
  • many ages
  • a long age
  • since ages
  • old ages

Word family

noun age
verb age
adjective aged
adverb aged

Usage note

The plural 'ages' is often used hyperbolically to mean a very long time. It can also refer to a specific historical period or one's lifespan.

Example sentences

  1. I have been waiting in line for ages.
  2. My grandparents told me stories from ages ago.
  3. It took ages for the cake to bake.
  4. I studied for ages before the big test.
  5. The dinosaurs lived ages ago.

Quotes

  • Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. - Mark Twain
  • Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter. - Satchel Paige
  • Youth is a gift of nature, but age is a work of art. - Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

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