Aged: meaning, definitions and examples

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aged

 

[ หˆeษชdส’d ]

Adjective / Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

person

having lived for a long time; old

Synonyms

elderly, old, senior.

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Word Description / Examples
aged

Describing someone who is very old in a formal or literary context; often used in official documents or descriptions.

  • The aged professor shared his wisdom with the younger students
old

A general term that can describe anyone who has lived for many years; can sometimes be considered rude if not used carefully.

  • The old man sat on the bench, feeding the birds
elderly

Used to refer to older adults in a respectful and polite manner; often used in healthcare and social services contexts.

  • The hospital has a special ward for elderly patients
senior

Mostly used to describe older adults in a respectful way, often in contexts related to benefits, status, or social categorization.

  • Seniors are eligible for discounts at the local community center

Examples of usage

  • an aged man
  • aged cheese is more flavorful
Context #2 | Verb

wine

having been matured or stored for a period of time

Synonyms

matured, vintage.

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aged

Can also refer to something that has been left to improve over time, such as cheese or wine.

  • This aged cheese has a strong and rich flavor.
matured

Often used to describe things that have reached full development or optimal condition, typically after a period of growth or aging, especially for wines, cheeses, and people in terms of emotional or intellectual development.

  • Over the years, he has matured into a responsible adult.
  • The wine has matured perfectly and is ready to be served.
vintage

Commonly associated with high-quality items from the past, especially wines or fashion items, indicating they are from a particular year or era and often valued because of their age.

  • She wore a beautiful vintage dress from the 1920s.
  • This wine is of an excellent vintage and is highly sought after.

Examples of usage

  • aged wine
  • aged whiskey has a smoother taste
Context #3 | Noun

person

an old person

Synonyms

elderly, senior citizen.

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aged

This term is often used in a formal or technical context to describe someone who is quite old. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

  • The aged population requires special healthcare services.
  • Programs for the aged are increasing in number.
elderly

This word is suitable in both formal and informal contexts. It is respectful and used to refer to older adults, often those past retirement age.

  • The elderly man went for his morning walk.
  • Elderly people should be cherished and respected.
senior citizen

This is a polite and common term used to describe someone, usually 65 years or older, who is retired. It is often used in official contexts or when discussing benefits and services for older adults.

  • The senior citizens in the community have a special discount at the local store.
  • She teaches a computer class for senior citizens.

Examples of usage

  • the aged in our society need our support
  • the aged often have a lot of wisdom to share

Translations

Translations of the word "aged" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น envelhecido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅƒเคฆเฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gealtert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tua

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stary

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนด่€ใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รขgรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ envejecido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaลŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜์ด๋“ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ starรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ starรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ star

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aldraรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำ™ั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaลŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ envejecido

Etymology

The word 'aged' originates from the Middle English word 'agen', which comes from the Old French 'agรฉ', meaning 'mature, old'. The term has been used to describe the elderly or things that have been allowed to mature or grow old over time.

See also: age, ageless.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,657, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.