AGE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
begin to seem older; get older
Example: The death of his wife caused him to age fast
Categories: Develop
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
make older
Example: The death of his child aged him tremendously
Categories: Change, Alter, Modify
Synonyms
Maturate, Geezerhood, Mature, Age, Eld
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "age" comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eyu-. It started in Latin aetātem. Then it appeared in Vulgar Latin *aetāticum. Later, people used it in Old French aage. After that, it was Anglo-Norman age. Over time, it became Middle English age. Many other languages have similar words:.
- French: âge
🔗 Related Words
eld – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.