Ageing
/ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
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The natural process of growing old.
/ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
verbneutralBeginner
General
Undergo the process of growing old
The wine ages well in the cellar.
💡 Simply: Getting older.
How It's Used
General
"My grandmother is ageing gracefully."
From Old English 'ealdian', meaning 'to grow old' or 'become old'.
Historically, ageing has been associated with wisdom, experience, and seniority.
Memory tip
Imagine an old photo fading and becoming older to remember its meaning.
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