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Meaning of the word antique in English

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antique

US /ænˈtiːk/
UK /ænˈtiːk/

Verb

1.

make (something) resemble an antique by artificial means.

Example:
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sanding will change the luster of the sanded spot, especially if the finish has been antiqued
2.

search or shop for antiques.

Example:
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they went antiquing almost every weekend

Adjective

1.

(of a collectible object) having a high value because of considerable age.

Example:
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an antique clock
2.

belonging to ancient times.

Example:
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statues of antique gods
Synonym:
ancientclassicalof yore

Noun

1.

a collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its considerable age.

Example:
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Pauline loves collecting antiques
Synonym:
period piecemuseum pieceantiquityobject of virtuheirloomtreasurereliccuriobygone
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