aged
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Having a certain age; also very old.
Pronunciation
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ayjdIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈeɪdʒd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adjective
chiefly non-us
Having the age of.
Having undergone the improving effects of time; matured.
noun
People who are old collectively
“Special arrangements were available for the aged.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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Having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age.
Of a fruit, vegetable, seed, etc., ready for reaping or gathering.
Old; having lived for relatively many years.
Of wines, fruit, cheeses.
Of or pertaining to a league or competition limited to players above a certain age or level of experience.
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A man who is roughly between 45 and 65 years old.
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Sense: having the age of
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