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Maturing or growing older in age
“The ageing boy felt suddenly friendly with all those distant worlds, glad they were there, so almost sociably near.”
Old or elderly in age
“It quickened the heartbeat of every living soul in that devoted company, from the ageing elder of the flock to little sea-born Oceanus at his mother's breast.”
Accumulating damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with age
“My eyes scanned the carvings of lines and faded initials on the ageing trunks of the blossoming oak trees.”
In the process of becoming obsolete, but not obsolete yet
The fact or process of growing old
“It is as though I can see not the ageing of my face but the story of my life.”
The quality or state of being elderly
Present participle for to become mature or grow older
“As I continue to age, I naturally begin to take on more responsibility.”
Present participle for to become ripe, seasoned or mature
“Cheeses age at different rates and must be held at constant temperatures to achieve their optimum flavor.”
Present participle for to wither or deteriorate with age
“The treatment will therefore be most effective if your skin is beginning to age and collagen production has slowed down.”
Present participle for to give an appearance of age to, especially a new object
Present participle for to become obsolete due to age
Present participle for to change in form, character or composition
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