All Definitions for Age
Below are all the dictionary definitions of age:
1The amount of time that some being has been alive, or that some thing has been in existence, as measured from its birth or origin until the present or until some other given reference point. (Often measured in number of years
2Alternatively in months, days, hours, etc.
3See also the usage notes)
4The state of being old
5The latter part of life.
6Any particular stage of life.
7The time of life at which some particular power or capacity is understood to become vested.
8Maturity
9Especially, the time of life at which one attains full personal rights and capacities.
10A particular period of time in history, as distinguished from others.
11The time or era in history when someone or something was alive or flourished.
12A great period in the history of the Earth.
13The shortest geochronologic unit, being a period of thousands to millions of years
14A subdivision of an epoch (or sometimes a subepoch).
15One of the twelve divisions of a Great Year, equal to roughly 2000 years and governed by one of the zodiacal signs
16A Platonic month.
17A period of one hundred years
18A century.
19A generation.
20A long time.
21Lifespan, lifetime
22The total time that some being is alive from birth to death (or some category of beings, on average).
23The entitlement of the player to the left of the dealer to pass the first round in betting, and then to come in last or stay out
24Also, the player holding this position
25The eldest hand.
26To grow aged
27To become old or older
28To show marks of age.
29To suffer the passage of time so as to later be viewed or turn out in a certain way.
30To cause to grow old
31To impart the characteristics of age to.
32To allow to mature.
33To treat or tamper with in order to give a false appearance of age.
34To determine the age of (the length of time that something has been alive or in existence).
35To indicate or reveal that (a person) has been alive for a certain period of time, especially a long one.
36To allow (something) to persist by postponing an action that would extinguish it, as a debt.
37To categorize by age.
38Initialism of arterial gas embolism.
39Initialism of advanced glycation end-product.
40Initialism of agarose gel electrophoresis.
41Initialism of allyl glycidyl ether.
About rhymes for age
Finding the right rhyme for age helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "The amount of time that some being has been alive, or that some thing has been in existence, as measured from its birth or origin until the present or until some other given reference point. (Often measured in number of years", age has 19 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Assuage is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Engage works well in formal or poetic contexts. Outrage is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for age, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.