old (Meaning)
old (n)
past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old')
old (a)
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
of long duration; not new
old (s)
(used for emphasis) very familiar
skilled through long experience
belonging to some prior time
very good
of a very early stage in development
just preceding something else in time or order
old (n.)
Open country.
old (superl.)
Not young; advanced far in years or life; having lived till toward the end of the ordinary term of living; as, an old man; an old age; an old horse; an old tree.
Not new or fresh; not recently made or produced; having existed for a long time; as, old wine; an old friendship.
Formerly existing; ancient; not modern; preceding; original; as, an old law; an old custom; an old promise.
Continued in life; advanced in the course of existence; having (a certain) length of existence; -- designating the age of a person or thing; as, an infant a few hours old; a cathedral centuries old.
Long practiced; hence, skilled; experienced; cunning; as, an old offender; old in vice.
Long cultivated; as, an old farm; old land, as opposed to new land, that is, to land lately cleared.
Worn out; weakened or exhausted by use; past usefulness; as, old shoes; old clothes.
More than enough; abundant.
Aged; antiquated; hence, wanting in the mental vigor or other qualities belonging to youth; -- used disparagingly as a term of reproach.
Old-fashioned; wonted; customary; as of old; as, the good old times; hence, colloquially, gay; jolly.
Used colloquially as a term of cordiality and familiarity.
Synonyms & Antonyms of old
old Sentence Examples
- The old mansion stood majestically on a hill overlooking the town.
- Her old car was a reliable companion that had seen better days.
- The old tree in the park provided shade for weary travelers.
- The old couple held hands as they walked through the meadow.
- The old book held secrets and wisdom that had been lost to time.
- The old building creaked and groaned, reminding visitors of its long history.
- The old photograph captured a moment in time that would never be forgotten.
- The old woman smiled warmly, her eyes filled with memories.
- The old man played the guitar with passion, his voice still strong and clear.
- The old friends reunited after many years, sharing laughter and reminiscing about the past.
FAQs About the word old
past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old'), (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age, of long
ageing, aged, aging,older, elderly,ancient, over-the-hill, senescent, senior, geriatric
young, youthful, youthful, young,ageless, puerile, minor, green, minor, youngish
The old mansion stood majestically on a hill overlooking the town.
Her old car was a reliable companion that had seen better days.
The old tree in the park provided shade for weary travelers.
The old couple held hands as they walked through the meadow.
