ancient

/ˈe‍ɪnʃənt/

/ˈeɪnʃənt/, /ˈeɪntʃənt/

ancient

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

having existed for an extended period of time; very old

common brownish-yellow short-legged toad of western Europe; runs rather than hops

Ancient

a person who lived in ancient times

a very old person

Examples

1. This ancient artifact dates back to the 7th century.

2. The ancient temple lies to the northwest of the city.

3. Ancient historians wrote of a lost continent beneath the ocean.

4. The ancient ruins are buried below layers of earth and debris.