Definition

(n) : The number of years a person, animal, or thing has existed.

(v) : To grow older or cause someone/something to appear older.

Example

"(n) : She asked me my age."

"(v) : As people age, they often gain more wisdom and experience from life."

"(v) : Stress can make a person age faster than usual."

Explanation

Age usually refers to how many years someone or something has lived. It helps us understand time, growth, or life stages like childhood, adulthood, and old age. It can also describe something’s maturity — like cheese or wine. But “age” can also be a verb. When someone ages, they get older. This can happen naturally over time or be sped up by stress, illness, or experience. So, “age” can describe both the state of being old (noun) and the process of becoming older (verb).