old
Comparative
older
Superlative
oldest
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living in the later stages of life
- She cherished the wisdom and experience that came with being old.
- The old gentleman greeted everyone with a warm smile.
- The old lady walked slowly with the support of her cane.
- The old man sat on the park bench, enjoying the sunshine.
- The old woman knitted blankets for her grandchildren.
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(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time
- He fixed an old clock that had stopped ticking.
- She had old photographs of her parents displayed on the wall.
- She visited an old castle and marveled at its medieval architecture.
- The old painting depicted a picturesque landscape from a bygone era.
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of a particular age
- She is fifty years old and still runs marathons.
- The car in the garage is thirty years old but runs perfectly.
- He found an old photograph of his parents from their wedding day.
- The building is a hundred years old and has been recently renovated.
- My favorite sweater is ten years old but still looks brand new.
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well-known or familiar because they have been experienced or encountered many times before
- Seeing all the old familiar faces at the reunion brought back great memories.
- He always uses the same old excuses when he’s late for work.
- After a long day, sometimes all I want is a bowl of plain old soup to warm me up.
- I’m tired of hearing that stupid old story.
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expressing fondness, familiarity, or affection toward someone or something
- He’s a good old friend who’s been by my side for years.
- Same old Mom, always looking out for us.
- Good old coffee, it never lets me down in the morning.
- Dear old Charlie always knows how to make me laugh.
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(of a person) formerly had a status or role
- His old students still keep in touch with him even though he retired years ago.
- She ran into one of her old colleagues at the conference last week.
- The coach was proud to see one of his old players succeed in the professional league.
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previously owned, occupied, or was associated with
- I drove by my old house and felt nostalgic about the memories there.
- He still keeps in touch with some of his colleagues from his old job.
- She visited her old school during the reunion event.
- My old apartment was smaller, but it had a cozy charm.
- He reminisced about his old neighborhood and how much it has changed over the years.
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(of a language) existed in a much earlier historical period
- Old French greatly influenced the development of Middle English after the Norman Conquest.
- Scholars study Old English to better understand the roots of the modern English language.
- Old Persian is the ancestor of modern Persian and was used in ancient inscriptions.
- The epic poem was written in Old Norse, the language of the Vikings.
- Old Latin was spoken before it evolved into Classical Latin, which dominated Roman literature.
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having extensive knowledge, practice, or skill in a particular field or activity
- The old sailor shared fascinating stories of his years at sea.
- As an old trooper, he knew exactly how to handle tough situations with ease.
- The old detective had seen it all over his decades on the force.
- She’s an old professor, well-versed in the intricacies of ancient history.
- The old carpenter crafted the furniture with the skill of years of experience.
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