old

Adjective · English

Meaning 1

having lived or existed for a long time

(having lived or existed for a long time)

Example

This is an old castle that has stood for centuries.

Meaning 2

of a specified age

(of a specified age)

Example

My younger brother is ten years old.

Meaning 3

belonging to the past; former

(belonging to the past; former)

Example

I ran into my old school teacher at the grocery store.

Synonyms

aged, ancient, elderly, former, venerable, antique

Grammar

comparative
older
superlative
oldest

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