Question 1145115
2 times older is not the same as 2 times as old.
Is 1 time older the same age?  If so, why say "older?"

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"3 times smaller" makes no sense, since 1 time smaller is zero (0).
5 times closer makes no sense, since 1 time closer is coincident, the same place.
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People who don't understand the subject should not attempt to write math problems.
Or anything else.
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Is 1 time older the same age?  If so, why say "older?"
In any language?
Eschew obfuscation.