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old
Example
She cherished the wisdom and experience that came with being old.
The old gentleman greeted everyone with a warm smile.
02
(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time
Example
He fixed an old clock that had stopped ticking.
She had old photographs of her parents displayed on the wall.
2.1
worn, aged, or deteriorated due to prolonged use or the passage of time
Example
His old shoes were scuffed and torn from years of daily wear.
The old couch in the living room had faded fabric and sagging cushions.
03
of a particular age
Example
She is fifty years old and still runs marathons.
The car in the garage is thirty years old but runs perfectly.
04
well-known or familiar because they have been experienced or encountered many times before
Example
Seeing all the old familiar faces at the reunion brought back great memories.
He always uses the same old excuses when he ’s late for work.
4.1
referring to someone one has known or had a relationship with for a significant amount of time
Example
I ran into an old classmate at the grocery store yesterday.
Bob ’s an old friend of mine; we ’ve known each other since childhood.
05
expressing fondness, familiarity, or affection toward someone or something
InformalExample
He ’s a good old friend who ’s been by my side for years.
Same old Mom, always looking out for us.
Example
His old students still keep in touch with him even though he retired years ago.
She ran into one of her old colleagues at the conference last week.
Example
I drove by my old house and felt nostalgic about the memories there.
He still keeps in touch with some of his colleagues from his old job.
08
(of a language) existed in a much earlier historical period
Example
Old French greatly influenced the development of Middle English after the Norman Conquest.
Scholars study Old English to better understand the roots of the modern English language.
09
having extensive knowledge, practice, or skill in a particular field or activity
Example
The old sailor shared fascinating stories of his years at sea.
As an old trooper, he knew exactly how to handle tough situations with ease.
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