Ages
/ˈeɪdʒɪz/
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2 meanings1
A stage or period of life, typically measured in years.
/ˈeɪdʒɪz/
nounneutralBeginner
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A period of time in a person's life.
The ages of the participants ranged from 18 to 65.
💡 Simply: Many years; a long time.
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It felt like ages before the bus arrived.
How It's Used
General
"He's reached the ripe old age of seventy."
2
A long and unspecified period of time.
/ˈeɪdʒɪz/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A long period of time.
It took ages to find my keys.
💡 Simply: A very long time.
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We waited for ages before the show started.
How It's Used
Figurative
"It took ages to finish the project."
Tip:Think of it taking many ages (long periods) to complete something.
From Old English *æge, meaning 'age'. The plural form reflects its use to describe multiple periods or instances of time.
The word 'ages' has been used to denote long periods since Old English, often with a sense of vastness and antiquity.
Memory tip
Think of 'ages' as many 'ages' or periods of life.
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