aged
- 01 A2 Elementary
adj.having a certain age.
adj.having the age of; used to specify a person's age at a particular time.
Simple“The course is designed for children aged five to seven.”
In context“The study followed a group of participants aged eighteen to twenty-five over a period of three years to track their career development.”
UsageUsually follows the noun it describes.
PitfallHe has a son aged of ten. He has a son aged ten.Do not use 'of' after 'aged' when stating a specific number.
Synonymsyears old - 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.very old.
adj.having lived or existed for a long time; elderly.
Simple“He spent the afternoon caring for his aged parents.”
In context“The aged professor still visited the library every morning, though he no longer taught formal seminars.”
Teacher's tipIn this sense, 'aged' is often pronounced with two syllables (ay-jid).
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.left for a long time to improve the taste, like cheese or wine.
adj.having undergone a process of maturation to improve quality or flavour.
Simple“This aged cheddar has a very strong and sharp flavour.”
In context“The steak was prepared using beef that had been dry-aged for twenty-eight days to enhance its tenderness and depth of flavour.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.old people as a group.
n.old people considered collectively as a social group.
Simple“The government is looking for new ways to provide healthcare for the aged.”
In context“The charity focuses on providing social opportunities for the aged who live alone in rural communities.”
UsageAlways used with 'the' as a collective plural noun.
Synonymsthe elderlysenior citizensAntonyms
Usage aged six · aged four · aged years