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The old book had a red cover.
What does Old mean?
Old means not new or around for a long time.
Dictionary definition
Having lived or existed for a long time; not new.
Example sentences
Old in a sentence
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We found an old photo in the drawer.
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An old rule may change when people find a better way.
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What does old mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to old?
Aged is close in meaning to old.
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WordOld.
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MeaningOld means not new or around for a long time.
ExampleExample: The old book had a red cover.
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Synonyms
Words like Old
agedUse for something or someone that has existed a long time.
ancientUse for something very old.
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Word family
Old word family
Base word
old
adjective
older
More old.
adjective
oldest
Most old.
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Hint for students
Old means not new or around for a long time.
Common mix-up
Old is not the same as new. Old means old means not new or around for a long time.
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Read this model sentence: We found an old photo in the drawer. Clue words: found, photo, drawer. Underline clue words that show why old fits instead of new. Now write one new sentence that shows old without using the word old. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show old?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We found an old photo in the drawer." Why does old fit better than new?
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