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old
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
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
InformalExamples
He ’s a good old friend who ’s been by my side for years.
Same old Mom, always looking out for us.
Examples
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.
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
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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oldish
oldness
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