Definitions

past one's prime

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ADJECTIVE

old

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aged ancient decrepit elderly gray mature tired venerable

STRONG

fossil senior versed veteran

WEAK

along in years broken down debilitated enfeebled exhausted experienced geriatric getting on gray-haired grizzled hoary impaired inactive infirm matured not young olden oldish over the hill seasoned senile skilled superannuated wasted

Antonyms

STRONGEST

new young youthful

STRONG

green inexperienced

WEAK

contemporary current fresh late modern recent up-to-date

ADJECTIVE

over-the-hill

Synonyms

WEAK

ancient elderly gray old

Example Sentences

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past one's prime

There’s no crime in missing short putts under pressure or aging past one’s prime, either.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2024