aging

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The natural change that happens to living things as they grow older over time.

   Like a tree that adds a new ring every year as it grows older.

   Aging is a normal part of life that everyone goes through.

   My dad says aging has made him calmer and kinder.

2. 2
   adjective

   Growing old and getting close to old age.

   Her aging father needs more help around the house these days.

   The aging dog climbed the stairs slowly and carefully.

   Similarolder, elderly

   Oppositeyoung, youthful

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3. 3
   verb

   Present participle of age. Use this -ing form when talking about getting older right now.

   The cheese is aging in a cool, dark cellar.

   He worries that he is aging too fast.

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4. 4
   antique looknoununcountable

   The work of making something look older than it really is, such as a new chair made to seem antique.

   Like rubbing dirt and scuffs onto new shoes to make them look worn.

   The aging of the new table made it look a hundred years old.

   A little aging gave the picture frame an old, worn look.

   Similarweathering

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5. 5
   noununcountable

   The slow breakdown of the body over many years that leads to weakness, illness, and death.

   Like an old car that slowly wears out until it no longer runs.

   Aging makes bones weaker and slower to heal.

   Scientists are looking for ways to slow aging in humans.

   Similarsenescence

   Oppositerejuvenation

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6. 6
   wear and tearnoununcountable

   Damage or wearing down that happens to something from being used over time.

   Like an old pair of shoes that wears thin after years of walking.

   The aging of the old roof caused several leaks last winter.

   You can see the aging on the cracked, worn leather seats.

   Similarwear, deterioration, degradation

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