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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"Too many teams are still working in ageing buildings with too few theatres and beds. Without addressing these constraints, progress for patients already waiting will remain fragile."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The tumult has been partly hidden because there has been a significant drop in labor supply, driven by Trump's deportation drive and an ageing population.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

"We recognise we have an ageing population and agree the current system is broken, but we are not into performative cruelty."

From BBC • May 4, 2026

IG analyst Tony Sycamore pointed out that Tehran could be more willing to strike a deal soon as its ageing storage facilities were expected to hit maximum capacity this week.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 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