Age
Age noun - An extent of time associated with a particular person or thing.
Usage example: the Bronze Age marks the beginning of the use of metal by ancient peoples
Bit
Bit noun - An indefinite but usually short period of time.
Usage example: this will only take a bit
Nearby Word: bite
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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This can cause a bit of Fridge Logic if the creature is stated not to be immortal: if dragons become more resilient as they age, then just how do they die of old age?
Source: Stronger with Age - Old age and the band going on for a bit too long has diminished this stature a bit, but he remains one of rock's most iconic performers.
Source: Creator Worship -
Although age tends to be vague, the younger-looking Liechtenstein, Seychelles, and Wy get aged up quite often in fanart, sometimes to the point where it's a bit jarring.
Source: Self-Fanservice
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