Pronunciation: /eɪdʒɪz/
noun a long period of time, typically considered as being infinite or indefinitely long
A1 I haven't seen my friend in ages.
A2 It took ages to finish the puzzle.
B1 The ages of the children in the class range from 5 to 10 years old.
B2 The historical artifacts in the museum date back to ancient ages.
C1 The ages of the universe are difficult to comprehend in human terms.
C2 The artist's work spans across different ages and styles.
verb not applicable
A1 I ages ago learned how to ride a bike.
A2 She ages since moved to a new city for work.
B1 They ages to finish their homework before going out to play.
B2 He ages to perfect his painting skills through practice.
C1 The artist ages to create a masterpiece that would stand the test of time.
C2 The scientist ages to unlock the mysteries of the universe through research.
adjective not applicable
A1 I haven't seen my friend in ages.
A2 It took ages for the bus to arrive.
B1 She has been studying Spanish for ages.
B2 The ancient ruins have been standing for ages.
C1 The artist's work has been admired for ages.
C2 The scientist's research has been groundbreaking for ages.
adverb not applicable
A1 I haven't seen my friend in ages.
A2 She waited for ages at the bus stop.
B1 It took ages to finish the project.
B2 The concert felt like ages ago.
C1 He has been studying languages for ages.
C2 The ancient ruins have been standing for ages.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I haven't seen my best friend in ages.
A2 It's been ages since I last went to the beach.
B1 Ages passed before she finally found the courage to speak up.
B2 He spent ages perfecting his painting technique.
C1 The ancient ruins have stood the test of ages.
C2 The artist's work will be remembered for ages to come.
preposition not applicable
A1 I haven't seen my friend in ages.
A2 She has been studying English for ages.
B1 They have been waiting for ages for the bus to arrive.
B2 The project took ages to complete due to unexpected delays.
C1 The novel explores the concept of time and how it ages us.
C2 The ancient ruins have been standing for ages, a testament to the past civilizations.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I haven't seen my friend in ages.
A2 I waited for ages for the bus to arrive.
B1 The project took ages to complete due to various setbacks.
B2 She had been studying for ages before finally passing the exam.
C1 The artist's work has been admired for ages by art enthusiasts.
C2 The ancient ruins have stood the test of ages, showcasing the architectural brilliance of the past civilizations.
interjection not applicable
A1 Ages since I last saw you!
A2 Ages ago, we used to play together.
B1 I've been waiting for ages for the bus to arrive.
B2 It feels like ages since we went on vacation.
C1 I haven't seen you in ages, how have you been?
C2 Ages have passed since we last spoke, but I still remember our conversations vividly.
article not applicable
A1 I haven't seen my friend in ages.
A2 It took ages to finish my homework.
B1 The ancient ruins have been standing for ages.
B2 It felt like ages since I last visited this city.
C1 The artist's work will be admired for ages to come.
C2 The novel explores themes that have fascinated readers for ages.
formal It has been ages since we last met for a formal dinner.
informal I haven't seen you in ages! Where have you been?
slang I feel like I've been studying for ages for this exam.
figurative The old ruins have stood the test of ages, showcasing the history of our ancestors.
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