Synonyms for
age
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
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Found 1 Synonym for Age

Words that mean the same or similar to age:

eld

These words are listed as synonyms for age but do not yet have their own synonym data in our database. We are expanding our coverage regularly.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are synonyms for age?

Words like eld are common synonyms for age. These words share similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably depending on context.

How many synonyms does age have?

We have identified 1 synonyms for age in our database. The English language often has multiple words with overlapping meanings.

Can I use these synonyms in formal writing?

Most synonyms listed here are suitable for formal writing, but always check the specific context. Some synonyms carry slightly different connotations.

About synonyms for age

Finding the right synonym for age helps writers avoid repetition and add precision 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 1 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.

Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Eld is the most direct replacement in most situations.

When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.

It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for age, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.