old

1 of 2

adjective

ˈōld

for sense 9 usually

ˈōl

older; oldest

: dating from the remote past : ancient

old traditions

: persisting from an earlier time

an old ailment

they brought up the same old argument

: of long standing

an old friend

: distinguished from an object of the same kind by being of an earlier date

many still used the old name

capitalized : belonging to an early period in the development of a language or literature

Old Persian

: having existed for a specified period of time

a child three years old

: of, relating to, or originating in a past era

old chronicles record the event

: advanced in years or age

an old person

: showing the characteristics of age

looked old at 20

: experienced

an old trooper speaking of the last war

: former

his old students

: showing the effects of time or use : worn, aged

old shoes

: no longer in use : discarded

old rags

: of a grayish or dusty color

old mauve

: tiresome

gets old fast

: long familiar

same old story

good old Joe

—used as an intensive

a high old time

—used to express an attitude of affection or amusement

a big old dogflex the old bicepsany old time

old

2 of 2

noun

: one of a specified age

—usually used in combination

a 3-year-old

: old or earlier time

—used in the phrase of old

the cavalry of old

Example Sentences

Adjective He's an old man now. We rented an old black-and-white movie. There's an old saying that good fences make good neighbors. a new approach to an old problem She wore a T-shirt and an old pair of jeans. I wish you would stop wearing that dirty old hat! The hotel was old and dingy. the oldest known civilization in the region The house we live in is 50 years old. We went back to visit our old neighborhood. Noun Young and old alike will enjoy the movie. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Jackson was dating Sophia’s mother, 31-year-old Samantha Johnson, at the time of the child’s murder.

Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2022 The 73-year-old Charles, who spent seven decades as heir apparent, automatically became king when his mother died, and vowed to follow her example.

Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2022 In his chase for 700 homers, the 42-year-old Pujols has 21 games left in his 22nd and final season in the big leagues.

John Perrotto, ajc, 11 Sep. 2022 For Carolina Sinisalo, the grief of a shooting that killed her 15-year-old son Robin and partly paralyzed her older son Alejandro was nearly unfathomable.

Amela Mahovic, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 The 41-year-old developer was the subject of a tax lien that has since been settled, and at least one persisting civil judgment.

Jeff Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 Bishop, who also has a 1-month-old son, said Serenity started physical therapy on Friday and is happy to be up and around.

Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 10 Sep. 2022 Other recent cases have included the sentencing of a 75-year-old activist to nine months in jail for planning to protest against the Beijing Winter Olympics earlier this year.

Jake Kwon, Simone Mccarthy And Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 The 4-year-old female named Sarra apparently climbed a nylon-coated, chain link mesh fence and chewed its way through a connection between the fencing and the mesh lid that tops the holding area, Chris Kuhar, the zoo’s executive director, said.

Peter Krouse, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022

Noun

The novel is told from the viewpoint of Davy Ross, a lonely 13-year old who is forced to move in with his estranged mother after his grandmother dies.

USA Today, 20 June 2021 There’s a new old on the market: The early aughts are now vintage.

New York Times, 22 Apr. 2021 Andrea Vallone, a 27-year old who works at a major tech company, started banking on Hinge after hearing about the idea through Kawahata.

Kaya Yurieff And Sara Ashley O'brien, CNN, 2 Nov. 2020 Tiz the Law, a majestic-looking colt with a striking white blaze covering most of his face, has established himself as the dominant 3-year old of this year and the heavy favorite in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.

Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2020 Joi also testified on behalf of a change in state law that eliminated work permits for 16- and 17-year-olds.

Gina Barton, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2020 In 2018, just 25.6% of 16-year-olds were licensed to drive, down from 46.2% in 1983, according to a study by Michael Sivak, managing director of Sivak Applied Research.

Keith Naughton, Bloomberg.com, 10 May 2020 This showed that of the 14-18-year-olds who could read fluently, nearly 30% could not apply these reading skills to understand how to use an Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) based on written instructions on the packet.

Azeez Gupta, Quartz India, 3 Feb. 2020 Three 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old were arrested Wednesday in Cleveland, police spokeswoman Sgt.

Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 12 Feb. 2020 See More

Phrases Containing old

Kids Definition

old 1 of 2

adjective

ˈōld

older; oldest

: having lived a long time

an old dog

: showing the effects of time or use

Grandpa wore an old coat.

: having existed for a specified length of time

My brother is three years old.

: dating from the distant past : ancient

an old custom

: having lasted or been such for a long time

She's an old friend of mine.

: former

My old neighbors came to visit.

old

2 of 2

noun

: a distant or earlier time

Life was tough in days of old.

old 1 of 2

adjective

as in older

being of advanced years and especially past middle age every day the old fisherman set out in his small boat to brave the dangers of the sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

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older
elderly
aging
aged
ageing
ancient
senior
geriatric
senescent
unyoung
over-the-hill
adult
oldish
venerable
octogenarian
long-lived
long in the tooth
sexagenarian
retired
centenarian
septuagenarian
nonagenarian
decrepit
superannuated
senile
of a certain age
doddering
mature
pensioned
tottery
middle-aged
patriarchal
spavined
grown-up
anile
matriarchal
overage
overaged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

young
youthful
ageless
youngish
juvenile
immature
adolescent
green
puerile
minor
inexperienced
underage
childish
raw
infantile
childlike
preteen
callow
babyish
infantine
kiddish

as in ancient

dating or surviving from the distant past an extremely old piece of jewelry was discovered in the Egyptian ruins

Synonyms & Similar Words

ancient
venerable
antique
medieval
hoary
antiquated
archaic
aged
antediluvian
prehistoric
aging
traditional
immemorial
age-old
hoar
obsolete
outmoded
vintage
fusty
dated
geriatric
prehistorical
retro
ageing
classical
old-time
dateless
moldy
durable
passé
permanent
enduring
out-of-date
ageless
timeless
mediaeval
timeworn
classic
mature
old-fashioned
lasting
archaistic
old-world
primeval
tried
primordial
time-honored
tried-and-true
long-lived
time-tested
Noachian
hallowed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

new
modern
young
recent
youthful
current
fresh
contemporary
latest
vernal
ultramodern
novel
unused
untried
mod
untested
present-day
unworn
brand-new

as in former

having been such at some previous time I ran into my old fourth-grade teacher yesterday

Synonyms & Similar Words

former
erstwhile
other
past
late
defunct
once
bygone
onetime
quondam
sometime
expired
whilom
departed
extinct
long-ago
vanished
gone
dead

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

current
contemporary
present
extant
ongoing
future
present-day
prospective
coming
unborn

as in boring

causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest even the most stirring speeches start to get old after you've heard them a few times

Synonyms & Similar Words

boring
dusty
stupid
weary
tiring
slow
dull
wearying
heavy
stodgy
annoying
dry
drab
stale
uninteresting
tame
tiresome
irritating
tedious
pedestrian
monotonous
stuffy
humdrum
dreary
drudging
arid
wearisome
ponderous
monochromatic
flat
leaden
gray
colorless
pallid
sterile
jejune
ho-hum
exhausting
numbing
jading
barren
blah
blank
unimaginative
dullish
prosy
mind-numbing
soggy
spiritless
irksome
grey
unexciting
inanimate
ordinary
prosaic
common
uninspiring
draining
earthbound
bothersome
wearing
unspectacular
aseptic
uneventful
unrewarding
pedantic
palling
unsensational
commonplace
pokey
cumbersome
suspenseless
pleasureless
undramatic
enervating
vapid
longsome
discouraging
fatiguing
poky
plodding
lumbering
debilitating
unnewsworthy
dispiriting
enfeebling
unexceptional
disheartening
tepid
unsurprising
demoralizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

interesting
wonderful
involving
intriguing
amazing
marvellous
exciting
awesome
marvelous
wondrous
fabulous
surprising
engaging
astonishing
spectacular
charming
inspiring
amusing
absorbing
riveting
engrossing
attractive
sensational
astounding
moving
gripping
exhilarating
entertaining
breathtaking
thrilling
fascinating
enchanting
alluring
animating
electrifying
stirring
stimulating
beguiling
energizing
poignant
rousing
touching
bewitching
entrancing
invigorating
enthralling
galvanizing
enlivening
rip-roaring
diverting
attracting
provocative
eye-opening
hair-raising
spellbinding
captivating
tantalizing
suspenseful
mesmerizing
arresting

old

2 of 2

noun

as in antiquity

Synonyms & Similar Words

antiquity
yore
now
yesteryear
past
present
today
yesterday
moment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

future
tomorrow
futurity
offing
finality
by-and-by
hereafter
eventuality
posterity

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of old are ancient, antiquated, antique, archaic, obsolete, and venerable. While all these words mean "having come into existence or use in the more or less distant past," old may apply to either actual or merely relative length of existence.

old houses

an old sweater of mine

While in some cases nearly identical to old, ancient applies to occurrence, existence, or use in or survival from the distant past.

ancient accounts of dragons

In some situations, the words antiquated and old are roughly equivalent. However, antiquated implies being discredited or outmoded or otherwise inappropriate to the present time.

antiquated teaching methods

The meanings of antique and old largely overlap; however, antique applies to what has come down from a former or ancient time.

collected antique Chippendale furniture

While the synonyms archaic and old are close in meaning, archaic implies having the character or characteristics of a much earlier time.

the play used archaic language to convey a sense of period

The words obsolete and old are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, obsolete may apply to something regarded as no longer acceptable or useful even though it is still in existence.

a computer that makes earlier models obsolete

The words venerable and old can be used in similar contexts, but venerable stresses the impressiveness and dignity of great age.

the family's venerable patriarch

单词	old
释义	old 1 of 2 adjective ˈōld for sense 9 usually ˈōl older; oldest 1 a : dating from the remote past : ancient old traditions b : persisting from an earlier time an old ailment they brought up the same old argument c : of long standing an old friend 2 a : distinguished from an object of the same kind by being of an earlier date many still used the old name b capitalized : belonging to an early period in the development of a language or literature Old Persian 3 : having existed for a specified period of time a child three years old 4 : of, relating to, or originating in a past era old chronicles record the event 5 a : advanced in years or age an old person b : showing the characteristics of age looked old at 20 6 : experienced an old trooper speaking of the last war 7 : former his old students 8 a : showing the effects of time or use : worn, aged old shoes b : no longer in use : discarded old rags c : of a grayish or dusty color old mauve d : tiresome gets old fast 9 a : long familiar same old story good old Joe b —used as an intensive a high old time c —used to express an attitude of affection or amusement a big old dogflex the old bicepsany old time old 2 of 2 noun 1 : one of a specified age —usually used in combination a 3-year-old 2 : old or earlier time —used in the phrase of old the cavalry of old Synonyms Adjective aged aging ageing ancient elderly geriatric long-lived older over-the-hill senescent senior unyoung See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective He's an old man now. We rented an old black-and-white movie. There's an old saying that good fences make good neighbors. a new approach to an old problem She wore a T-shirt and an old pair of jeans. I wish you would stop wearing that dirty old hat! The hotel was old and dingy. the oldest known civilization in the region The house we live in is 50 years old. We went back to visit our old neighborhood. Noun Young and old alike will enjoy the movie. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Jackson was dating Sophia’s mother, 31-year-old Samantha Johnson, at the time of the child’s murder. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2022 The 73-year-old Charles, who spent seven decades as heir apparent, automatically became king when his mother died, and vowed to follow her example. Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2022 In his chase for 700 homers, the 42-year-old Pujols has 21 games left in his 22nd and final season in the big leagues. John Perrotto, ajc, 11 Sep. 2022 For Carolina Sinisalo, the grief of a shooting that killed her 15-year-old son Robin and partly paralyzed her older son Alejandro was nearly unfathomable. Amela Mahovic, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 The 41-year-old developer was the subject of a tax lien that has since been settled, and at least one persisting civil judgment. Jeff Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 Bishop, who also has a 1-month-old son, said Serenity started physical therapy on Friday and is happy to be up and around. Carol Robinson \| Crobinson@al.com, al, 10 Sep. 2022 Other recent cases have included the sentencing of a 75-year-old activist to nine months in jail for planning to protest against the Beijing Winter Olympics earlier this year. Jake Kwon, Simone Mccarthy And Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 The 4-year-old female named Sarra apparently climbed a nylon-coated, chain link mesh fence and chewed its way through a connection between the fencing and the mesh lid that tops the holding area, Chris Kuhar, the zoo’s executive director, said. Peter Krouse, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Noun The novel is told from the viewpoint of Davy Ross, a lonely 13-year old who is forced to move in with his estranged mother after his grandmother dies. USA Today, 20 June 2021 There’s a new old on the market: The early aughts are now vintage. New York Times, 22 Apr. 2021 Andrea Vallone, a 27-year old who works at a major tech company, started banking on Hinge after hearing about the idea through Kawahata. Kaya Yurieff And Sara Ashley O'brien, CNN, 2 Nov. 2020 Tiz the Law, a majestic-looking colt with a striking white blaze covering most of his face, has established himself as the dominant 3-year old of this year and the heavy favorite in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2020 Joi also testified on behalf of a change in state law that eliminated work permits for 16- and 17-year-olds. Gina Barton, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2020 In 2018, just 25.6% of 16-year-olds were licensed to drive, down from 46.2% in 1983, according to a study by Michael Sivak, managing director of Sivak Applied Research. Keith Naughton, Bloomberg.com, 10 May 2020 This showed that of the 14-18-year-olds who could read fluently, nearly 30% could not apply these reading skills to understand how to use an Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) based on written instructions on the packet. Azeez Gupta, Quartz India, 3 Feb. 2020 Three 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old were arrested Wednesday in Cleveland, police spokeswoman Sgt. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 12 Feb. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Noun Middle English, from Old English eald; akin to Old High German alt old, Latin alere to nourish, alescere to grow, altus high, deep First Known Use Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing old age-old any old dirty old man for old times' sake give it the old college try good old good old boy got the old heave-ho grand old man in one's old age money for old rope of old old age old before one's time old boy old boys' network old enough to know better old-fashioned old girl old friend old gold old-growth old-line old maid old lady old hat old habits die hard old hand old guard old man old school old school tie old salt old rose old news old money old-man's beard old master old-shoe old sledge old stagers old style old-timer old-time old-timey old wives' tale old-world one's old self returned to her old self reopen old wounds ripe old age the good old days the old country the old Adam the old guard the (old) heave-ho the old school there's no fool like an old fool the same old story the same old up to one's (old) tricks you can't teach an old dog new tricks young/old for one's years young and old as old as the hills know (someone) of old (as) tough as old boots chip off the old block any old day old boy network old goat old country See More age-old any old dirty old man for old times' sake give it the old college try good old good old boy got the old heave-ho grand old man in one's old age money for old rope of old old age old before one's time old boy old boys' network old enough to know better old-fashioned old girl old friend old gold old-growth old-line old maid old lady old hat old habits die hard old hand old guard old man old school old school tie old salt old rose old news old money old-man's beard old master old-shoe old sledge old stagers old style old-timer old-time old-timey old wives' tale old-world one's old self returned to her old self reopen old wounds ripe old age the good old days the old country the old Adam the old guard the (old) heave-ho the old school there's no fool like an old fool the same old story the same old up to one's (old) tricks you can't teach an old dog new tricks young/old for one's years young and old as old as the hills know (someone) of old (as) tough as old boots chip off the old block any old day old boy network old goat old country See More Kids Definition old 1 of 2 adjective ˈōld older; oldest 1 : having lived a long time an old dog 2 : showing the effects of time or use Grandpa wore an old coat. 3 : having existed for a specified length of time My brother is three years old. 4 : dating from the distant past : ancient an old custom 5 : having lasted or been such for a long time She's an old friend of mine. 6 : former My old neighbors came to visit. old 2 of 2 noun : a distant or earlier time Life was tough in days of old. old 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in older being of advanced years and especially past middle age every day the old fisherman set out in his small boat to brave the dangers of the sea Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance older elderly aging aged ageing ancient senior geriatric senescent unyoung over-the-hill adult oldish venerable octogenarian long-lived long in the tooth sexagenarian retired centenarian septuagenarian nonagenarian decrepit superannuated senile of a certain age doddering mature pensioned tottery middle-aged patriarchal spavined grown-up anile matriarchal overage overaged Antonyms & Near Antonyms young youthful ageless youngish juvenile immature adolescent green puerile minor inexperienced underage childish raw infantile childlike preteen callow babyish infantine kiddish See More 2 as in ancient dating or surviving from the distant past an extremely old piece of jewelry was discovered in the Egyptian ruins Synonyms & Similar Words ancient venerable antique medieval hoary antiquated archaic aged antediluvian prehistoric aging traditional immemorial age-old hoar obsolete outmoded vintage fusty dated geriatric prehistorical retro ageing classical old-time dateless moldy durable passé permanent enduring out-of-date ageless timeless mediaeval timeworn classic mature old-fashioned lasting archaistic old-world primeval tried primordial time-honored tried-and-true long-lived time-tested Noachian hallowed Antonyms & Near Antonyms new modern young recent youthful current fresh contemporary latest vernal ultramodern novel unused untried mod untested present-day unworn brand-new See More 3 as in former having been such at some previous time I ran into my old fourth-grade teacher yesterday Synonyms & Similar Words former erstwhile other past late defunct once bygone onetime quondam sometime expired whilom departed extinct long-ago vanished gone dead Antonyms & Near Antonyms current contemporary present extant ongoing future present-day prospective coming unborn See More 4 as in boring causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest even the most stirring speeches start to get old after you've heard them a few times Synonyms & Similar Words boring dusty stupid weary tiring slow dull wearying heavy stodgy annoying dry drab stale uninteresting tame tiresome irritating tedious pedestrian monotonous stuffy humdrum dreary drudging arid wearisome ponderous monochromatic flat leaden gray colorless pallid sterile jejune ho-hum exhausting numbing jading barren blah blank unimaginative dullish prosy mind-numbing soggy spiritless irksome grey unexciting inanimate ordinary prosaic common uninspiring draining earthbound bothersome wearing unspectacular aseptic uneventful unrewarding pedantic palling unsensational commonplace pokey cumbersome suspenseless pleasureless undramatic enervating vapid longsome discouraging fatiguing poky plodding lumbering debilitating unnewsworthy dispiriting enfeebling unexceptional disheartening tepid unsurprising demoralizing Antonyms & Near Antonyms interesting wonderful involving intriguing amazing marvellous exciting awesome marvelous wondrous fabulous surprising engaging astonishing spectacular charming inspiring amusing absorbing riveting engrossing attractive sensational astounding moving gripping exhilarating entertaining breathtaking thrilling fascinating enchanting alluring animating electrifying stirring stimulating beguiling energizing poignant rousing touching bewitching entrancing invigorating enthralling galvanizing enlivening rip-roaring diverting attracting provocative eye-opening hair-raising spellbinding captivating tantalizing suspenseful mesmerizing arresting See More old 2 of 2 noun as in antiquity Synonyms & Similar Words antiquity yore now yesteryear past present today yesterday moment Antonyms & Near Antonyms future tomorrow futurity offing finality by-and-by hereafter eventuality posterity See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of old are ancient, antiquated, antique, archaic, obsolete, and venerable. While all these words mean "having come into existence or use in the more or less distant past," old may apply to either actual or merely relative length of existence. old houses an old sweater of mine While in some cases nearly identical to old, ancient applies to occurrence, existence, or use in or survival from the distant past. ancient accounts of dragons In some situations, the words antiquated and old are roughly equivalent. However, antiquated implies being discredited or outmoded or otherwise inappropriate to the present time. antiquated teaching methods The meanings of antique and old largely overlap; however, antique applies to what has come down from a former or ancient time. collected antique Chippendale furniture While the synonyms archaic and old are close in meaning, archaic implies having the character or characteristics of a much earlier time. the play used archaic language to convey a sense of period The words obsolete and old are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, obsolete may apply to something regarded as no longer acceptable or useful even though it is still in existence. a computer that makes earlier models obsolete The words venerable and old can be used in similar contexts, but venerable stresses the impressiveness and dignity of great age. the family's venerable patriarch Phrases Containing old Old Nick old guard old lady old hand old wives' tale old man Old Nick old guard old lady old hand old wives' tale old man
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