Age

ORIGIN

The word “age” is derived
from the Old French “aage” or “eage” via the Anglo-Norman “age”

TYPICAL ASSOCIATIONS

Age group, under age, middle age, old age, retirement age

SYNONYMS

Seniority, senescence,
maturity, longevity

ANTONYMS

Childhood, youth

USAGE

GENERAL: The length of time something has existed
BIOLOGY: Living for a large number of years, the final stage of life
HISTORY: Era, period
COLLOQUIAL USE: Any long period of time