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X years old

idiom
Meaning

A phrase used to say how old someone or something is. You replace 'X' with a number.


Examples
SIMPLE

My brother is ten years old.

CONTEXTUAL

She is twenty-five years old and just finished her university degree.

COMPLEX

Although the historic building is over two hundred years old, it remains a beautiful example of local architecture.

Last updated April 22, 2026