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antique
01
old and often considered valuable due to its age, craftsmanship, or historical significance
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most antique
Comparative
more antique
gradable
Examples
With its exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance, the antique furniture in the room added a touch of elegance to the decor.
Examples
The antique rivalry between the two families had become a legendary feud, passed down as a captivating tale through the ages.
03
outdated and belonging to an earlier time and no longer relevant or efficient
Examples
The company is finally updating its antique accounting system to something more modern.
Antique
01
an object from an earlier time, considered valuable due to its historical significance, craftsmanship, or rarity
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
antiques
Examples
The collector 's favorite antique was a Victorian-era phonograph.
to antique
01
to give something an aged or old-fashioned appearance
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
antique
3rd person singular
antiques
Present participle
antiquing
Past simple
antiqued
Past participle
antiqued
Examples
She learned how to antique furniture to create a vintage look.
02
to shop for or collect old and valuable items
Examples
They spent the weekend antiquing in small-town markets.
