| (used of tobacco) aging as a preservative process | fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used |
| of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (`aged' pronounced as one syllable) | far along in time |
| at an advanced stage of erosion (pronounced as one syllable) | at the highest point of development especially in judgment or knowledge |
| advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables) | most suitable or right for a particular purpose |
| having attained a specific age; (`aged' is pronounced as one syllable) | fully prepared or eager |