Synonyms of age
65 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for age is senescence. Other synonyms of age are superannuation, senility and seniority. The opposite of age is youth.
Synonyms and similar words for age
nounThe state of being old; the latter part of life.
- old ageThe latter part of life, when one is an older adult; especially, the years from age 65 onward.
- dotage
- senilityThe bodily and mental deterioration associated with old age: Synonym of senescence.
- seniorityA measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with...
- codgerhoodThe quality of being a codger; grouchy old age or fogeydom.
- elderlinessThe quality or state of being elderly.
- fogeydomThe state of being a fogey.
- geezerdom US, slangOld age.
- golden years euphemisticOld age; especially, the leisure years in later life after one has retired from employment.
- oldhoodThe state or condition of being old; the stage of life where one is advanced in age; old age.
- senescenceThe state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
- senectitudeOld age.
- superannuationThe condition or of being superannuated; old age or obsolescence.
- twilight yearsOld age.
- sunset yearsSynonym of twilight years.
- chair days obsoleteDays of repose and old age.
- eld archaic, poeticOld age, senility; an old person.
- vetustity rareThe state of being old; old age.
nounMaturity; especially, the time of life at which one attains full personal rights and capacities.
nounA particular period of time in history, as distinguished from others.
- epochA particular period of history, or of a person's life, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable.
- time
- era
- cycleAn age; a long period of time.
- day figurativelyA specified time or period; time, considered with reference to the existence or prominence of a person or thing; age...
- generation
- Great Year
- interval
- period
- Platonic yearGreat Year; one complete precession of the equinoxes, approximately 25,765 years.
nounA period of one hundred years; a century.
- centenniumSynonym of century: A period of 100 years.
nounA long time.
- eternity
- yonksA long time (especially a longer time than expected); ages.
- aeon
- ages
- blue moon
- coon's age USA very long time.
- crow's ageA very long time.
- dog's age USA long time; many years.
- donkey's yearsA long time, years and years.
- eon
- forever
- forever and a dayFor a very long or seemingly endless time.
- interimA transitional or temporary period between other events.
- interlude
- lifetime
- long haul
- long runAn extended period of time.
- meantimeThe time spent waiting for another event; time in between.
- minute slangA while or a long unspecified period of time.
- month of SundaysA very long time; a period regarded as too long.
- spell
- while USAn uncertain long period of time.
- yearsA very long time.
verbCause to grow old.
- matureTo proceed toward or become mature or full-grown, either physically or psychologically; to gain experience or wisdom...
verbGrow aged.
- eldenTo advance in eld or old age; to grow older; to age.
verbMore synonyms
- dateTo make or become old, especially in such a way as to fall out of fashion, become less appealing or attractive, etc.
- get onTo become old.
- grow upTo mature and become an adult.
- obsolesceTo become or be rendered obsolete; to undergo obsolescence.
- oldenTo grow old; age; assume an older appearance or character; become affected by age.
- seasonTo become mature; to grow fit for use; to become adapted to a climate.
- senesceTo grow older; to reach maturity.
- superannuateTo become obsolete or antiquated.
- upgrow archaicTo grow up.
Opposite of age
nounThe state of being old; the latter part of life.
- youthThe quality or state of being young.
verbMore antonyms
- rejuvenate
- youngenTo make or become young.
- youthen
Meaning of age
- noun The amount of time that some being has been alive, or that some thing has been in existence, as measured from its birth or origin until the present or until some other given reference point. (Often measured in number of years; alternatively in months, days, hours, etc.; see also the usage notes).
- noun The state of being old; the latter part of life.
- noun Any particular stage of life.
age in other languages
Questions about synonyms of age
- What is another word for age?
- Age has 65 synonyms on Word.ws, such as senescence, superannuation, senility and seniority.
- What is the opposite of age?
- The opposite of age is youth.
- What does age mean?
- Age means the amount of time that some being has been alive, or that some thing has been in existence, as measured from its birth or origin until the present or until some other given reference point. (Often measured in number of years; alternatively in months, days, hours, etc.; see also the usage notes).
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