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ages Word Meanings
- the length of time that a person has lived
- a stage in someone's life
- to become older
ages Example Sentences
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ages Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/eɪdʒ/
US
/eɪdʒ/
ages Word Etymology
a-ge = age (root from Latin 'aetas', meaning 'age, period, time'). Historical origin: Latin → Old French → English. Memory image: Imagine a tree growing old through the seasons, its rings telling the story of its age.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
First I move a calendar page across the desk, letting the numbers drift as days slip by. Each flip changes the light in the room and the sense of where I am in life, a quiet push of time I can't stop. I adjust my stance, stretch my hands, and decide what to do with the hours today and tomorrow. The stroke of turning the page feels like stepping into a new stage, a subtle map of my growing age with every breath.
Real Context
Age is a word that covers more than simply how many years you have lived. As a noun, it can refer to the length of time a person has lived, or to a stage in someone’s life, such as childhood or middle age. As a verb, to age means to become older or to cause to become older. In everyday speech you often talk about a person’s age, age groups, or the aging process, rather than a precise number. Learners should keep in mind that age often collocates with prepositions like at, in, or by, and with phrases such as at a young age.
Usage Reminders
- Note age vs time duration
- Age vs old (people) vs aged processes
- Use at, in, or by with Age
- Ask about age with how old or at what age
- Differentiate age from years of life in a sentence
Common Misconceptions
- Age is only a number, ignore the verb to age
- Age cannot modify things (objects) in English
- Confusing age with 'old' in comparatives
- Thinking 'age' always requires a precise numeral
- Misusing 'in age' phrases rather than 'at a young age'
Thinking Differences
In English, age often centers on a numerical value and a life stage; learners may over-focus on the exact number or misplace age with aging adjectives.
Learning Tips
- Practice both noun and verb uses in contexts
- Compare age with other time words (time, year, etc.)
- Use common collocations (at a young age, in old age)
- Ask about age politely (how old are you?)
- Note differences between age and age range
- Read and listen for age-related phrases in varied contexts
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