Aging vs. aged

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I have a tricky problem to solve.It's about the below sentences.What I want to ask is between aging and aged which one is better to replace worn out or obsolete?Or is it possible to use both aging and aged? - like "Don't count your chickens before they are hatched/ hatch."? Yet another factor has been the aging of the central city. Facilities in many downtown areas are simply worn out or obsolete.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

I have a tricky problem to solve.

It's about the below sentences.

What I want to ask is between aging and aged which one is better to replace worn out or obsolete?

Or is it possible to use both aging and aged?

aging - in the process of becoming old. Used for both people and things.

aged - old. Usually used for people, not things.

- like "Don't count your chickens before they are hatched/ hatch."

? Yet another factor has been the aging of the central city. Facilities in many downtown areas are simply worn out or obsolete.
worn out - not working as well anymore, because of age

obsolete - no longer needed, often because newer versions have newer features.

Clive

PS

- You might want to consider 'outdated'. (not modern)

- You might also want to consider the word 'infrastructure' instead of 'facilities', depending on the meaning you want.

Stenka25 · Answer

Thanks for your quick and helpful answre, Clive.

Stenka25 · Answer

Thanks, Clive.

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