ages
Translation
ages, a long time, eras
Examples
I haven't seen you for ages!
I haven't seen you in ages!
The story is about knights from past ages.
The story is about knights from past ages.
What are the ages of your children?
What are the ages of your children?
Grammar Patterns
for ages for a very long time I haven't seen you in ages!
ages ((of sb./sth.)) historical periods or the age of people The story is about knights from past ages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eons, eras, a long time
Etymology
From Old French 'aage', from Latin 'aevum' (age, era). The plural form emphasizes a long span of time.
Memory Tips
Imagine waiting for so long that you go through multiple 'ages' of history.