old age

Meanings

• Noun

  The stage of life that comes after the middle age, characterized by aging and retirement.

  - "People in old age often face health issues."
  - "Social security benefits are available for those in old age."

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Synonyms

codgerhood , eld , golden years

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with old age
sage , page , cage , rage

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Variants

List of all variants of old age that leads to same result
old age , old-age , in her old age , in his old age , in one's old age , in their old age , ripe old age

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Etymology

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Old age comes from the Old English word 'eald' meaning 'old' and 'age' meaning 'length of life'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest person ever recorded lived to be 122 years and 164 days old.

2. In many cultures, old age is celebrated with rituals and traditions, such as the Chinese 'Lunar New Year' or the Indian 'Thiruvathira' festival.

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Related Concepts

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1. Senior citizens: A term used to describe older adults, often with legal or social recognition.

2. Gerontology: The study of the aging process and the conditions and problems related to aging.

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Culture

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Old age has been a significant theme in literature, art, and music, often portraying the wisdom and experiences that come with aging.

How to Memorize "old age"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of elderly people sitting together and sharing stories.
   - Visualize wrinkled skin and gray hair.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'old age' with wisdom and experience.
   - Think of retirees and senior citizens when you hear 'old age'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'WISDOM' to remember the characteristics of old age: Wisdom, Intelligence, Strength, Dignity, Optimism, and Motivation.

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