aging Meaning & Definition
What Does Aging Mean?
As a verb, aging means present participle and gerund of age. As a noun, it means The process of becoming older or more mature. As an adjective, it means Becoming elderly.
Word Facts for Aging
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | old, senescent and mellowing |
| Plural | agings |
| Comparative / superlative | more aging, most aging |
Aging Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of age
Aging as a Noun
- The process of becoming older or more mature.
- The deliberate process of making something (such as an antique) appear (or, in science fiction, become) older than it is.
- The accumulation of damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time; the progressing loss of health, mobility, vibrancy and body functionality, resulting in biological death.
- Wear; wear and tear.
Aging as an Adjective
- Becoming elderly.
The aging artist could no longer steadily hold the brush.
Verb
- To cause to grow old; to impart the characteristics of age to.
Grief ages us.
- To postpone an action that would extinguish something, as a debt.
Money's a little tight right now, let's age our bills for a week or so.
- To categorize by age.
One his first assignments was to age the accounts receivable.
- To grow aged; to become old; to show marks of age.
He grew fat as he aged.
Noun
- Becoming senescent; accumulating damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time; progressing loss of health, mobility, vibrancy and body functionality, resulting in biological death.
Synonyms of Aging
Aging synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Aging
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Aging in a Sentence
The aging artist could no longer steadily hold the brush.
Grief ages us.
Money's a little tight right now, let's age our bills for a week or so.
One his first assignments was to age the accounts receivable.
He grew fat as he aged.
Word Forms & Grammar
aging
aging (countable and uncountable, plural agings)
aging (comparative more aging, superlative most aging)
Words That Rhyme With Aging
Origin of Aging
By surface analysis, age + -ing.
How to Pronounce Aging
Aging is pronounced //ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Aging
Is aging a verb or a noun?
Aging is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is another word for aging?
You can replace aging with words such as old, senescent and mellowing. See the full list of aging synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of aging?
The plural of aging is agings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of aging?
The comparative form is more aging and the superlative form is most aging.