aged

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das alt ist oder lange gelebt hat; bezieht sich auf das Alter oder den Zustand des Altseins.

Describes someone or something that is old or has lived for a long time.

1. Old or elderlyA2formal

   Having lived for a long time; advanced in years.

   Alt

   • The aged man walked slowly with a cane.
   • She volunteers at a home for the aged.
   • The aged couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

   Synonymeancientelderlylong-livedoldoldenseniorvenerable

   Antonymejuvenileyoungyouthful

2. Having a specific ageA2formal

   Used to indicate the age of a person or thing.

   Alter

   • The child, aged five, started school today.
   • A man aged 40 was arrested for the crime.
   • The building, aged over 200 years, is a historical landmark.

   Synonymeold

3. Matured or improved with timeB1formal

   Describing something that has been allowed to mature or develop over time, often improving in quality.

   Gereift

   • Aged cheese has a stronger flavor.
   • The aged wine was served at the dinner.
   • Aged wood gives furniture a rustic look.

   Synonymedevelopedmaturedmellowedripenedseasoned

   Antonymefreshgreenimmaturenewyoung

• Substantiv, das ältere Menschen in ihrer Gesamtheit bezeichnet, oder Adjektiv, das jemanden oder etwas als alt oder betagt beschreibt.

A noun referring to elderly people collectively, or an adjective describing someone or something that is old or advanced in years.

unzählbar

1. Elderly peopleB1formal

   A collective term for older people, typically those of advanced age.

   ältere Menschen

   • The aged require special care and attention.
   • The government provides pensions for the aged.
   • Volunteers visit the aged in nursing homes.

   Synonymeelderlyold

• Verb, das den Prozess des Älterwerdens oder Altwerdens bezeichnet, aber auch das Reifen, Erwachsenwerden oder Zunehmen an Jahren.

A verb used to indicate the process of growing older or maturing over time.

1. Become olderA1formal

   To grow older, typically showing physical or mental changes over time.

   Altern

   • Everyone ages as time passes.
   • She aged gracefully over the years.
   • The wine ages in oak barrels for better flavor.

   Synonymematuresenesce

   Antonymerejuvenate

2. Cause to mature or deteriorateB1informal

   To make something or someone appear older or more mature.

   Altern lassen

   • The stress aged him beyond his years.
   • The sun aged the paper quickly.
   • Hard work aged the machine prematurely.

   Synonymedevelopmaturemellowripenseason

   Antonymerejuvenate