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aged

UK
/eɪdʒd/
US
/eɪdʒd/
agedadjective
more aged
Comp.
most aged
Super.
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/eɪdʒd/
US
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Translations
The aged oak tree stood tall in the middle of the field.
Le vieux chêne se dressait au milieu du champ.
âgéS’emploie surtout après un nombre.
He enlisted, aged just 18.
Il s’est engagé, âgé de seulement 18 ans.
vieilliSe dit des alcools, fromages et autres produits mûris pendant une certaine durée.
The whisky is aged for twelve years in oak barrels.
Le whisky est vieilli pendant douze ans dans des fûts de chêne.
Additional translations
vieilliPour un objet, un aspect ou un produit ayant subi les effets du temps.
Definitions
Having lived for a long time; old.
The aged oak tree stood tall in the middle of the field.
Having reached a specified age (used postpositively with a numeral).
He enlisted, aged just 18.
Characteristic of old age; showing the effects of aging.
The aged furniture gave the room a vintage feel.
Having been matured or kept for a period of time to develop flavor or character (of food, drink, etc.).
The whisky is aged for twelve years in oak barrels.
Synonyms
old
elderly
ancient
mature
senior
vintage
timeworn
worn
Antonyms
young
youthful
agednoun
aged
pl
UK
/ˈeɪdʒd/
US
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Collective plural noun meaning "elderly people" (usually with the definite article).
Translations
personnes âgéesGroupe de personnes âgées ; emploi substantivé.
The government introduced new benefits for the aged.
Le gouvernement a introduit de nouvelles aides pour les personnes âgées.
Definitions
Elderly people considered as a group.
The government introduced new benefits for the aged.
agenoun
Definitions
The length of time that a person or thing has existed.
She was surprised to learn that the building was over 100 years of age.
A particular period of history, especially one considered remarkable or noteworthy.
The Renaissance was an age of great cultural and artistic achievement.
The latter part of life; old age.
She remained remarkably active well into old age.
A generation or a stage in the life of a person or thing.
At that age, toddlers are learning to walk and speak.
A very long time (usually used in the plural form ages).
I haven't seen you in ages.
The point or period at which a person becomes legally eligible for something or is considered an adult.
The legal drinking age in the United States is 21.
ageverb

aged

Past Simple

aged
Past Simple
aged
Past Participle
aging
Gerund
UK
/eɪdʒ/
US
/eɪdʒ/
Translations
vieillirVerbe intransitif et transitif.
As the wine ages, its flavor becomes more complex.
Au fil du temps, le vin vieillit et sa saveur devient plus complexe.
Additional translations
affinerSurtout pour les fromages et certains aliments.
faire vieillirQuand le verbe est transitif et signifie provoquer le vieillissement.
Definitions
To grow older or cause to grow older.
As the wine ages, its flavor becomes more complex.
To mature or develop over time.
The cheese is aged for several months to enhance its taste.
To show signs of aging, such as wrinkles or gray hair.
Stress can cause a person to age prematurely.
Synonyms
mature
grow older
advance in years
get older
develop
ageadjective
Definitions
Relating to a person's or thing's age, or to the process of growing older.
Age discrimination in hiring practices is illegal.
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