Groups and collections

Synonyms for aged

Two senses of aged live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · adjective and noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 2, TreelineGroups and collections

advanced in years

Aged members of the society.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

older

Same sentence, swapped: Older members of the society.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for aged as it is used in the sentence above.

cured
ripened
antique

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 2, TreelineGroups and collections

people who are old collectively

Special arrangements were available for the aged.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

elderly

Same sentence, swapped: Special arrangements were available for the elderly.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for aged as it is used in the sentence above.

young
permanent
constant

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