age

A time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises.

“she was now of school age”

A prolonged period of time.

“we've known each other for ages”

A late time of life.

“old age is not for sissies”

“age hasn't slowed him down at all”

An era of history having some distinctive feature.

“we live in a litigious age”

How long something has existed.

“it was replaced because of its age”

Grow old or older.

“She aged gracefully”

“we age every day--what a depressing thought!”

Begin to seem older; get older.

“The death of his wife caused him to age fast”

Make older.

“The death of his child aged him tremendously”