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old

old

Meaning of old

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EN-UK/ˈəʊld/
EN-US/ˈoʊld/
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old with Russian translation

old usage examples

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

The old armchair in the corridor creaked when I sat down.

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

She bought an old scarf from the sale section for only five pounds.

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old belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

old旧的
chopped切碎的
cooked煮熟的
frozen冷冻的
raw生的
salty咸的
sweet甜的

old synonyms

Related words worth learning together

ancient
Implies very great age or belonging to a distant past.
antique
Refers to old objects valued for age, rarity or craftsmanship.
elderly
Polite term for older people; typically refers to age-related stage.
old-fashioned
Means out of date in style or manners, often with mildly critical tone.
vintage
Refers to items from a past era valued for quality or style; positive nuance.
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Implies very great age or belonging to a distant past.

B1Often

Ancient ruins can be seen on the hill.

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antique

Refers to old objects valued for age, rarity or craftsmanship.

B2Often

She collects antique watches.

🇬🇧en

Polite term for older people; typically refers to age-related stage.

A2Very Often

The elderly man lived alone.

🇬🇧en

Means out of date in style or manners, often with mildly critical tone.

B1Often

That dress looks old-fashioned now.

🇬🇧en

Refers to items from a past era valued for quality or style; positive nuance.

B2Often

She wore a vintage dress to the party.

🇬🇧en

Emphasises visible signs of use or wear rather than age alone.

A2Often

His jeans are worn at the knees.

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decrepit

Strongly negative; very old and in a poor, weakened condition.

C1Rarely

The decrepit house was ready to be demolished.

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time-worn

Literary/style: showing signs of age or long use; sometimes clichéd.

C1Rarely

A time-worn proverb still rings true.

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long-standing

Describes something that has existed for a long time (not about physical age).

B2Often

They have a long-standing agreement.

🇬🇧en

Means obsolete or no longer current; often critical.

B1Often

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How to pronounce old and what this word means

old means old. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce old

/ˈəʊld/

old translation

old

old examples

The old armchair in the corridor creaked when I sat down.

old transcription

/ˈəʊld/, /ˈoʊld/

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The old armchair in the corridor creaked when I sat down. Translation: Старое кресло в коридоре поскрипывало, когда я сел.

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