age
Age refers to the amount of time a person has lived or an object has existed. It is also used to describe a particular period in history or a stage of life.
Examples
3 of 5What is your age?
What is your age?
Applicants must state their age on the registration form.
Applicants must state their age on the registration form.
I can't believe your age; you look so young!
I can't believe your age; you look so young!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'page' in a book; every year you live is like adding a new 'page' to your 'age'.
Quick Quiz
She started school at the ___ of five.
Correct!
The correct answer is: age
Examples
What is your age?
everydayWhat is your age?
Applicants must state their age on the registration form.
formalApplicants must state their age on the registration form.
I can't believe your age; you look so young!
informalI can't believe your age; you look so young!
The study examined various age groups within the urban population.
academicThe study examined various age groups within the urban population.
We need to target the middle-age demographic for this product.
businessWe need to target the middle-age demographic for this product.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
at the age of
at the age of
under age
under age
act your age
act your age
Often Confused With
Old is an adjective (e.g., 'He is old'), while age is a noun (e.g., 'What is his age?').
An era usually refers to a long, distinct period of history, whereas age can refer to both history and a person's life.
Usage Notes
In casual English, people usually ask 'How old are you?' rather than 'What is your age?'. Use 'age' as a noun when filling out forms or talking about specific time periods like the 'Ice Age'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'I have 20 years' (influenced by other languages) instead of 'I am 20' or 'My age is 20'.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'page' in a book; every year you live is like adding a new 'page' to your 'age'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French word 'age', which comes from the Latin 'aetas', meaning a period of life or time.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western cultures, it is sometimes considered impolite to ask an adult, especially a woman, their exact age in a social setting.
Quick Quiz
She started school at the ___ of five.
Correct!
The correct answer is: age
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Thursday
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Saturday
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A1Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.
weekend
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yesterday
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day after tomorrow
A1The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.
day before yesterday
A1The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.
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