age (EN)

noun, verb

noun “age”

1. the number of years, months, days, hours, etc., that someone or something has existed
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   She celebrated her eighteenth birthday last week, officially reaching the age when she can vote.
2. a phase in someone's life
   She started learning to play the piano in her middle age, proving it's never too late to pursue a new hobby.
3. the time in life when a person has all their legal rights and responsibilities
   Now that she is of age, she is free to marry anyone she wants.
4. the later years of life, often associated with being old or elderly
   With age, he found joy in the simple pleasures of life, like watching the sunset.
5. a specific period in history known for certain characteristics
   The age of the dinosaurs ended millions of years ago.
6. a significant era marked by distinct scientific developments
   The Stone Age is known for the development of the earliest tools by humans.
7. a very long period of time, often used to emphasize a lengthy duration
   I waited for ages to get a reply to my email.
8. a short period in geological time, a subdivision of an epoch
   Scientists have discovered fossils from the Jurassic age, shedding light on the dinosaurs that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.
9. a 2000-year period in astrology, each governed by a zodiac sign
   Many believe that the shift into the Age of Pisces marked significant changes in human spirituality and religion.

verb “age”

1. to become older or show signs of becoming older
   As the car aged, its paint started to fade and peel.
2. to make something or someone appear older or to have the qualities of being older
   Stress aged him more than the passing years ever could.
3. to improve in flavor or quality over time, as with some foods and drinks
   The wine ages in oak barrels, gaining complexity and depth.
4. to allow something, like food or drink, to improve in flavor or quality over time
   They aged the wine in oak barrels for several years to enhance its flavor.
5. (of a statement or prediction) to seem more or less accurate or relevant as time passes
   Her comment about technology never replacing human workers has aged poorly, considering the rise of automation.
6. to delay an action (especially a financial one)
   Given our current financial situation, we decided to age the payment of our rent until next month.
7. to organize or sort something, such as financial accounts, by how long they have been outstanding
   She aged the invoices to determine which ones were overdue by more than 30 days.