Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Ages.
How to pronounce ages:
US
Ages - as a noun
How long something has existed
Example: "It was replaced because of its age"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
propertyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An era of history having some distinctive feature
Example: "We live in a litigious age"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
historic periodHypernyms (Closely Related)
epocheraHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises
Example: "She was now of school age"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eldHypernyms (Closely Related)
time of lifeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A prolonged period of time
Example: "We've known each other for ages"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
yearsHypernyms (Closely Related)
periodperiod of timetime periodHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A late time of life
Example: "Old age is not for sissies"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eldgeezerhoodold ageyearsHypernyms (Closely Related)
time of lifeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ages - as a verb
Begin to seem older; get older
Example: "The death of his wife caused him to age fast"
Grow old or older
Example: "She aged gracefully"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get onmaturatematuresenesceHypernyms (Closely Related)
developHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make older
Example: "The death of his child aged him tremendously"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
rejuvenateExample Sentences
"She hasn't seen her friend in ages."
"The book was written ages ago."
"It took ages for the bus to arrive."
"They waited for ages to get their food at the restaurant."
"The castle stood for ages before it crumbled."
Word Game Points
Is AGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ages is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is AGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ages is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is AGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ages is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
