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old

/ˈɒʊld/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Having lived or existed for a long time; not new.

    - "The old bridge is no longer in use."
    - "My grandfather is old and needs help with daily tasks."
  • adjective

    Belonging to the past; former.

    - "The old days were simpler."
    - "The old traditions are still celebrated."
  • adjective

    Past in age; having lived for a long time.

    - "The old man sat by the fireplace."
    - "My old friend from college came to visit."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɒʊld/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9023287"
  2. /ˈoʊld/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=711187"
Antonyms

current , latest , new , brand new , fresh , new , young
Synonyms

erstwhile , ex- , former , one-time , past , ancient , long in the tooth , aged , of age , aged , ageing , aging , elderly , long in the tooth , on in years , antiquated , obsolete , outdated
Rhymes
Words rhyming with old
bold , old soul , mold , told , scold , molded , boldly
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Old () : A type of metal used for making jewelry and other decorative items.

  2. Old () : A type of sail used on traditional ships.

Homophones
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  1. Old (Norwegian) : An old man

  2. Ould (Scottish) : Old

Variants
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old , older , oldest , olds , Old Avestan , old boy , old boys , Old Bulgarian , Old Catholic , Old Christmas , Old Church Slavic , Old Church Slavonic , old countries , old country , Old Egyptian
Forms
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older, oldest, olden

Etymology
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Old comes from the Old English word 'eald' and the Proto-Germanic word 'aldo'. The root of the word is the Proto-Indo-European word 'el-', meaning 'all' or 'whole'.

Trivia
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  1. Old is the 13th oldest English word still in use.

  2. The oldest known use of the word 'old' in English was in the year 1225.

  3. In some cultures, the number 8 is considered lucky because it is associated with the idea of old age and wisdom.

Related Concepts
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  1. Age: A measure of the length of time that a person or thing has existed.

  2. Ancient: Belonging to or originating in the past, typically of great age and historical importance.

  3. Vintage: Relating to wine of good quality and character that has been aged for a long time.

Culture
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Old has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to convey a sense of nostalgia, tradition, and wisdom. Old age is often portrayed as a time of reflection and contemplation. In many cultures, old age is revered and respected.

How to Memorize "old"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine an old tree with deep roots and a wide trunk. The tree represents the concept of old, with its deep history and long existence.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'old' with images of wrinkled faces, gray hair, and canes. These images will help you remember the meaning of the word.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Old and Wise' to remember the meaning of the word. Old represents the long history and existence, while Wise represents the sense of reflection and contemplation associated with old age.

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