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Meaning of the word old in English

What does old mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

old

US /oʊld/
UK /oʊld/
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Adjective

1.

used to refer to a former time or state

Example:
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In the old days, people used to write letters.
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That's an old trick, it won't work on me.
Synonym:
formerpreviouspastearlierbygone
2.

having lived for a long time; no longer young

Example:
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My grandmother is very old.
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He's an old man with a lot of wisdom.
Synonym:
youngnew
3.

used as a friendly form of address to a man or boy

Example:
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How are you, old chap?
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Come on, old boy, let's go!
4.

having existed for a specified length of time

Example:
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The house is 200 years old.
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How old are you?
5.

having been in existence for a long time; no longer new

Example:
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I found an old coin in the garden.
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This is an old tradition in our family.
Synonym:
newmodern
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