adj
aged
ayjd
adj
1
Old, especially elderly.
"She cares for her aged parents."
"The aged oak stood at the edge of the field."
2
Having the specified age.
"A child aged seven can usually read simple books."
"The course is for students aged 16 and over."
3
Improved or matured over time, especially of food or drink.
"The steak was aged for 28 days."
"This is a well-aged cheddar."
How to Use Aged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "old" or "having reached a certain age," or, for food and drink, "matured."
Common mistake
The pronunciation changes with the meaning: "AY-jid" for "elderly," but "AYJD" (one syllable) when stating a specific age, as in "aged 30."
Word Forms
more aged comparative, further aged comparative, farther aged comparative, most aged superlative, furthest aged superlative, farthest aged superlative
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