ages
/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Noun
Examples
haven't seen them in ages
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
History (past events): Astronomic and geologic history; human history.
Noun
Examples
Trees have continually evolved throughout the ages.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ages” mean?
A long time.
Is “ages” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.