oldest

Meanings

• adjective

  The word oldest means being the first in time, age, or order.

• adjective

  The oldest member of a group or family.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈoʊldəst/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

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

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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the tooth , aged , of age , aged , ageing , aging , elderly , long in the tooth , on in years , antiquated , obsolete , outdated

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oldest
goldest , boldest , moldest , coldest

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Variants

List of all variants of oldest that leads to same result
old , older , oldest , the (world's) oldest profession , the oldest profession , the world's oldest profession

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Forms

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older, oldest, oldest's

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Etymology

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

The word oldest comes from the Old English word 'aldost', which means 'oldest' or 'eldest'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known tree in the world is a Bristlecone Pine named Methuselah, which is over 4,800 years old.

2. The oldest known human artifact is a stone tool called the Oldowan flint, which is over 2.6 million years old.

3. The oldest known civilization is Sumer, which emerged around 4500 BC in Mesopotamia.

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Related Concepts

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1. antiquity: The study of history and ancient civilizations, often focusing on their art, literature, and culture.

2. heritage: The traditions, customs, and history passed down from one generation to another.

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Culture

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The concept of oldest has been used extensively in literature and art to denote a sense of history, tradition, and nostalgia. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', Scout Finch reflects on her childhood and remembers herself as the oldest of three children.

How to Memorize "oldest"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the oldest member of a family or group, perhaps an elderly person with gray hair and wrinkles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word oldest with the idea of history and tradition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Old Ollie's Orchard' to remember the order of the oldest, onion, apple, orange, lemon.' This is an example of a mnemonic device to remember a list.

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