Ancient

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪnʃənt/

Definitions of Ancient

adjective describing something as very old or belonging to a former time

Example Sentences

A1 The ancient ruins were fascinating to explore.

A2 The ancient civilization left behind many mysteries.

B1 Ancient cultures often had complex belief systems.

B2 The ancient city was once a thriving metropolis.

C1 Scholars study ancient texts to learn about past societies.

C2 The ancient artifacts were carefully preserved in the museum.

Examples of Ancient in a Sentence

formal The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia is known for its advanced irrigation systems.

informal I love visiting ancient ruins and imagining what life was like back then.

slang That new restaurant downtown has some ancient vibes, like it's been there forever.

figurative Her knowledge of literature is like tapping into an ancient well of wisdom.

Grammatical Forms of Ancient

• past tense: anciented
• plural: ancients
• comparative: more ancient
• superlative: most ancient
• present tense: ancient
• future tense: will ancient
• perfect tense: have anciented
• continuous tense: is ancienting
• singular: ancient
• positive degree: ancient
• infinitive: to ancient
• gerund: ancienting
• participle: anciented

Origin and Evolution of Ancient

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'Ancient' originated from the Latin word 'antiquus' meaning old or ancient.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'Ancient' has come to refer to things or people from a distant past, often associated with wisdom, tradition, or historical significance.