antique

Meanings

• adjective

  Belonging to the past; old.

  - "The antique vase is a family heirloom."
  - "The antique shop sells items that are hundreds of years old."

• A collectible object, especially an old one, valued for its artistic or historical significance.

  - "She collects antiques as a hobby."
  - "The museum has an impressive collection of antique clocks."

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Pronunciation

1. /ænˈtiːk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453828"

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Synonyms

ancient , coffin dodger , geriatric , oldster , antiquated , disused , outdated

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with antique
unique , mique , equine

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Variants

List of all variants of antique that leads to same result
antique , antiques , antiqued , antiquer , antiquers , antiquing , semi-antique , semi-antiques , verd antique , verd antiques , verde antique , verde antiques

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From French 'antique', from Latin 'antiquus', meaning 'ancient'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The world's oldest known antique shop, 'C.T. Art & Antiques', was established in 1827 in Boston, USA.

2. The largest antique fair in the world is the 'International Antique Fair' held annually in The Hague, Netherlands.

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Related Concepts

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1. Collectibles: Antiques are a type of collectible, valued for their historical or artistic significance.

2. Heritage: Antiques are a part of our cultural heritage and help us understand our past.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Antiques have cultural and historical significance as they provide insights into the past. They can be found in various forms of expression such as literature, art, music, and architecture. For instance, in literature, antiques can be symbols of nostalgia or tradition. In art, they can be depicted as objects of beauty or as symbols of wealth and status.

How to Memorize "antique"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'antique', visualize an old, valuable object, such as a vase or a clock.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'antique' with the idea of something old and valuable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'An Old Vase In a Quaint Estate' to remember the meaning of 'antique'.

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