Aged
Verb, Adjective
UK
/ˈeɪdʒd/
US
/ˈeɪdʒd/
Definition
(adj) : Having a specified age or being old. (v) : Became older.
Example
"He cared for his aged parents."
"That cheese has aged perfectly and now has a rich, creamy flavour."
"Her grandfather, aged 60, is still young at heart."
Explanation
Aged describes how old someone or something is, especially when we mention the number of years. It’s also often used to describe elderly people in a formal or polite way. For example, “aged 80” means someone is 80 years old. In food, like cheese or wine, “aged” means it has been kept for a long time to improve its taste. So, the word shows age, time passed, or respect for older things or people.