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She got old. vs She getting older.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "She got old" is used to describe someone who has aged, while "She is getting older" could describe a person of any age as time passes.
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Last updated: October 30, 2024 • 13023 views

She got old.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe someone who has aged.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has aged or become old. It is a simple past tense construction.

Examples:

  • She got old gracefully.
  • He got old before his time.
  • They got old together.

Alternatives:

  • She aged.
  • She has become old.
  • She grew old.
  • She has aged.
  • She has gotten old.

She getting older.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate an ongoing process of aging.

This phrase is used to describe the continuous process of someone aging. It is in the present continuous tense.

Examples:

  • She is getting older every day.
  • He is getting older, but he still looks young.
  • They are getting older together.
  • My baby girl beautiful and now she's getting older. Lyric Meaning. Ace is talking about his daughter Sayla (pictured below), she is one of the most important ...
  • Remember that she's getting older too. And don't lose the way that you dance around in your pj's getting ready for school. Oh darling, don't you ever grow up
  • Does she know she's getting older? Momma's gonna cook me supper. And Georgia's gonna tuck me in. This town is gonna make me something special
  • She's getting older and legal soon. And I wasn't ready to start out and go upsetting. Some girl that I'd be forgetting. By the time the cops came by that afternoon

Alternatives:

  • She is aging.
  • She is growing older.
  • She is becoming older.
  • She is getting old.
  • She is getting on in years.

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