Pronunciation: /oʊld/

Definitions of old

noun used to refer to a person or thing that is no longer in existence or use

Example Sentences

A1 My old is 65 years old.

A2 She found a valuable old in the attic.

B1 The antique shop specializes in selling old.

B2 The historian studied the ancient old of the civilization.

C1 The archaeologist discovered a well-preserved old burial site.

C2 The museum displayed a rare and exquisite old vase from the Ming Dynasty.

adjective describing a person or thing that has been alive or in existence for a long time

Example Sentences

A1 My old dog sleeps all day.

A2 I live in an old house with a big garden.

B1 The old man told us stories about his youth.

B2 She inherited an old painting from her grandmother.

C1 The old building was renovated to preserve its historical significance.

C2 The old manuscript was carefully preserved in the library archives.

Examples of old in a Sentence

formal The antique vase is very old and valuable.

informal My grandma's house is really old but cozy.

slang That car is so old, it's practically a dinosaur.

figurative The old ways of doing things are no longer effective in this modern world.

Grammatical Forms of old

past tense

aged

plural

olds

comparative

older

superlative

oldest

present tense

old

future tense

will be old

perfect tense

have been old

continuous tense

is being old

singular

old

positive degree

old

infinitive

to be old

gerund

aging

participle

old

Origin and Evolution of old

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Proto-Germanic
Story behind the word: The word 'old' originated from the Proto-Germanic word 'aldaz' which meant 'grown' or 'adult'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'old' evolved to not only refer to age but also to indicate the passage of time or the antiquity of something.