Ageing Meaning in English

word · lemma: age

US

ˈeɪdʒ

AYJ

UK

ˈeɪdʒɪŋ

AYJ-ing

Definition

Ageing is the process of becoming older, which can refer to people, animals, or things. It describes physical, mental, or changes in quality over time.

Usage & Nuances

"Ageing" is used in both scientific/formal and everyday language. In British English, "ageing" is the common spelling; in American English, it is "aging". Used for people, materials (like wine, cheese, electronics), or populations.

• Spanish: envejecimiento
• Portuguese (BR): envelhecimento
• Portuguese (PT): envelhecimento
• Chinese (Simplified): 衰老 - 老化
• Chinese (Traditional): 衰老 - 老化
• Hindi: बढ़ती उम्र - उम्र बढ़ना
• Arabic: الشيخوخة
• Bengali: বার্ধক্য - বয়স বাড়া
• Russian: старение
• Japanese: 老化
• Vietnamese: lão hoá
• Korean: 노화
• Turkish: yaşlanma
• Urdu: عمر رسیدگی - بڑھاپا
• Indonesian: penuaan

Example Sentences

Ageing can cause changes in our hair and skin.

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The ageing of the population is a global issue.

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Some cheeses get better with ageing.

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These photos show the ageing process over twenty years.

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Air pollution may accelerate ageing in the body.

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He’s started using special cream to slow ageing.

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