Simple meaning
What does Old mean?
Old means not new or having been around for a long time.
Dictionary definition
Having lived or existed for a long time.
Example sentences
Old in a sentence
easy
The old book had a red cover.
medium
We found an old photo in the drawer.
hard
An old rule may change when people find a better way.
Synonyms
Words like Old
agedUse for something that has existed a long time.
ancientUse for something very old.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Old word family
Base word
old
adjective
older
More old.
adjective
oldest
Most old.
noun
oldness
The quality of being old.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of old?
New is an opposite because it means recently made or started.
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