English · Question Words
how old
/haʊ ˈoʊld/
[/haʊ ˈoʊld/]
what age
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to ask about the age of a person or thing.
Example
How old is your younger brother now?
How old is your younger brother now?
Etymology
A combination of 'how' and 'old' (Old English 'eald').
How & Where It’s Used
A common way to ask someone's or something's age.