be ages with

verb

To be approximately the same age as.

Meanings

verbbe ages with (third-person singular simple present is ages with, present participle being ages with, simple past was ages with, past participle been ages with)

present singular third person is ages with · participle present being ages with · past was ages with · participle past been ages with

  1. UKTo be approximately the same age as.

    Mrs Griggs is ages with Marjory.

    2013, Michael Cannon, Four New Words for Love, →ISBN
    2 more examples

    Kenny is ages with me and already a fast powerful winger with a really hard shot—a mini Peter Lorimer and he even looked a bit like him.

    2008, James Meikle, Fitba Daft: A Story of Total Soccer Addiction in Scotland and America, →ISBN

    Gary's son is ages with my youngest and they both play mini-rugby.

    2011, Jeff Connor, Giants Of Scottish Rugby, →ISBN
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