ripening vs aging
aging vs ripeningripening and aging both are nouns.
ripening is not an adjective while aging is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ripening | Yes | No | No | No |
| aging | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
ripening and aging
are synonyms defined as:
- ripening and aging: acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
Other synonyms of ripening include
ageing.
| ripening (noun) | aging (noun) |
|---|---|
| coming to full development; becoming mature | the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age |
| acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time | acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time |
| ripening (adjective) | aging (adjective) |
|---|---|
| growing old |
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