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AGING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 8 meanings of the word Aging.

Aging - as a noun

Acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ageing8ripening11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
biological processorganic process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ageing8senescence14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
biological processorganic process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Aging - as an adjective satellite

Growing old

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ageing8senescent11

Aging - as a verb

To cause to grow old; to impart the characteristics of age to.

Example: "Grief ages us."

To postpone an action that would extinguish something, as a debt.

Example: "Money's a little tight right now, let's age our bills for a week or so."

To categorize by age.

Example: "One his first assignments was to age the accounts receivable."

To grow aged; to become old; to show marks of age.

Example: "He grew fat as he aged."

Aging - as an adjective

Becoming elderly.

Example: "The aging artist could no longer steadily hold the brush."

Example Sentences

"The aging of the population is a growing concern for healthcare systems."
"She noticed the first signs of aging in her mid-thirties."
"The aging process is inevitable."
"There are various factors that contribute to premature aging."
"The aging of wine can improve its flavor."
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Word Game Points

Is AGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, aging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is AGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, aging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is AGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, aging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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