ageing

[ey-jing] / ˈeɪ dʒɪŋ /

VERB

become older

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deteriorate develop get along grow grow up mature

STRONG

decline mellow push ripen wane

WEAK

grow feeble grow old

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease decrease halt lessen stop

STRONG

increase rise

Example Sentences

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Other research is exploring whether multivitamins may affect markers of biological ageing, but it remains unclear whether this translates into better health, independence or lifespan.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Supplements can have a role in healthy ageing, but they are not a shortcut.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

"Strength-based physical activity is a powerful tool, particularly in support of healthy ageing – helping prevent or delay poor health, keeping us mobile and independent and easing pressures on overstretched health and care services."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Japan has one of the world's lowest birth rates and an ageing population.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

They were both old and round, and they lived in their flat with a number of ageing Highland terriers who had names like Hamish and Andrew and Jock.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman