AGING
/ˈeɪ.dʒɪŋ/
5 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of AGING
To cause to grow old; to impart the characteristics of age to.
"Grief ages us."
To postpone an action that would extinguish something, as a debt.
"Money's a little tight right now, let's age our bills for a week or so."
To categorize by age.
"One his first assignments was to age the accounts receivable."
The process of becoming older or more mature.
The deliberate process of making something (such as an antique) appear (or, in science fiction, become) older than it is.
Becoming senescent; accumulating damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time; progressing loss of health, mobility, vibrancy and body functionality, resulting in biological death.
Becoming elderly.
"The aging artist could no longer steadily hold the brush."
Examples of AGING in a Sentence
- "Grief ages us."
- "Money's a little tight right now, let's age our bills for a week or so."
- "One his first assignments was to age the accounts receivable."
- "The aging artist could no longer steadily hold the brush."
Word Details
Is AGING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AGING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AGING uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AGING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | g | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AGING
19 words from the letters in AGING
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use AGING in Word Games
AGING is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, AGING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AGING to find 19 additional valid words.