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old
Examples
She cherished the wisdom and experience that came with being old.
02
(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time
Examples
He fixed an old clock that had stopped ticking.
2.1
worn, aged, or deteriorated due to prolonged use or the passage of time
Examples
His old shoes were scuffed and torn from years of daily wear.
03
of a particular age
Examples
She is fifty years old and still runs marathons.
04
well-known or familiar because they have been experienced or encountered many times before
Examples
Seeing all the old familiar faces at the reunion brought back great memories.
4.1
referring to someone one has known or had a relationship with for a significant amount of time
Examples
I ran into an old classmate at the grocery store yesterday.
05
expressing fondness, familiarity, or affection toward someone or something
InformalExamples
He ’s a good old friend who ’s been by my side for years.
Examples
His old students still keep in touch with him even though he retired years ago.
Examples
I drove by my old house and felt nostalgic about the memories there.
08
(of a language) existed in a much earlier historical period
Examples
Old French greatly influenced the development of Middle English after the Norman Conquest.
09
having extensive knowledge, practice, or skill in a particular field or activity
Examples
The old sailor shared fascinating stories of his years at sea.
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