Word
aged
/ˈeɪdʒd/
Definitions
01having a specific age
A2 · Elementary
adj. having a certain age.
adj. having the age of; used to specify a person's age at a particular time.
“The course is designed for children aged five to seven.”
“The study followed a group of participants aged eighteen to twenty-five over a period of three years to track their career development.”
Usage
Usually follows the noun it describes.
Pitfall
He has a son aged of ten.
He has a son aged ten.
Do not use 'of' after 'aged' when stating a specific number.
Synonyms
02very old
B1 · Intermediate
adj. very old.
adj. having lived or existed for a long time; elderly.
“He spent the afternoon caring for his aged parents.”
“The aged professor still visited the library every morning, though he no longer taught formal seminars.”
Teaching tip
In this sense, 'aged' is often pronounced with two syllables (ay-jid).
03matured over time
B2 · Upper Intermediate Cooking
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.
“This aged cheddar has a very strong and sharp flavour.”
“The steak was prepared using beef that had been dry-aged for twenty-eight days to enhance its tenderness and depth of flavour.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
04old people as a group
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Formal
n. old people as a group.
n. old people considered collectively as a social group.
“The government is looking for new ways to provide healthcare for the aged.”
“The charity focuses on providing social opportunities for the aged who live alone in rural communities.”
Usage
Always used with 'the' as a collective plural noun.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “aged” in context.
Verb
01. become aged
“The paper had become aged and yellow over the years.”
verb + adj
Adjective
02. aged between
“We are looking for volunteers aged between eighteen and twenty-five.”
adj + prep
03. children aged
“The club is open to children aged five to twelve.”
adj + noun
04. middle aged
“He is a middle aged man who enjoys gardening and hiking.”
adv + adj
Noun
05. care for the aged
“The government is improving medical care for the aged in rural areas.”
noun + prep
06. homes for the aged
“There are several new residential homes for the aged in this city.”
noun + prep
07. aged six
08. aged four
09. aged years
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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