Pronunciation: /ɡɛt oʊld/
verb an action word that indicates a state of being or an occurrence
A1 I get old.
A2 My grandparents are getting old.
B1 As we get older, we start to appreciate the little things in life.
B2 The house is starting to show signs of getting old and may need some repairs.
C1 With each passing year, I can feel myself getting older and wiser.
C2 The classic car has gotten old but still holds sentimental value for the owner.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun
A1 My grandmother is very wise, even though she is getting old.
A2 The house may be small, but it has a lot of character with its old furniture.
B1 As I get older, I find that I appreciate the simple things in life more.
B2 The technology in my car is starting to get old, so I'm thinking about upgrading.
C1 The classic novels never get old, no matter how many times you read them.
C2 Despite his age, the professor's ideas are always fresh and innovative, never getting old.
adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb
A1 My grandparents get old, but they still enjoy life.
A2 As we get old, our priorities often change.
B1 People tend to worry more about their health as they get old.
B2 Despite getting old, she remains active and adventurous.
C1 The concept of time becomes more precious as we get old.
C2 With age, wisdom and experience often come hand in hand as we get old.
formal As time passes, our bodies inevitably get old and experience natural aging processes.
informal Dude, can you believe how fast we're all getting old? It feels like just yesterday we were in high school.
slang Man, I can't believe how quickly I'm starting to feel old af.
figurative The memories of our youth never get old, no matter how much time has passed.
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