Pronunciation: /oʊld/
noun used to refer to a person or thing that is no longer in existence or use
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
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.
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.
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