(used with a period of time, and with 'how') of age
advanced in age
Cases of word usage
1) to put an end to (a law, an old custom, war etc.) (abolish)
2) the process of growing old (ageing)
3) old and out of date (antiquated)
4) (of) an object (e.g. furniture, a work of art) that is very old and valuable (antique)
5) old china, ornaments etc of little value (bric a brac)
6) a large, heavy gun, especially the old kind that fired a solid ball of metal (cannon)
7) (of an old person) bad-tempered (crotchety)
8) made weak by old age or hard use (decrepit)
9) to pull down (e.g. old buildings) (demolish)
10) mental weakness caused by old age (dotage)
