old
word
/ˈoʊɫd/
OHLD
/ˈəʊld/
OHLD
Definition
Having lived for many years; not young or new. It can describe people, objects, or ideas that exist for a long time.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as an adjective for people (old age), objects (old car), or concepts (old idea). Can imply experience or value ('an old friend'), or simply age. Sometimes 'old' can be negative if referring to condition (an old, broken chair).
Spanish: viejo - antiguoPortuguese (BR): velho - antigoPortuguese (PT): velho - antigoChinese (Simplified): 旧的 - 年老的Chinese (Traditional): 舊的 - 年老的Hindi: पुरानाArabic: قديمBengali: পুরাতন - বুড়োRussian: старыйJapanese: 古い - 年老いたVietnamese: cũ - giàKorean: 오래된 - 나이든Turkish: eski - yaşlıUrdu: پرانا - بوڑھاIndonesian: tua - lama
Example Sentences
This book is very old, but still very interesting.
basic
My grandma told me stories about her old neighborhood.
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My old dog likes to sleep a lot.
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She has an old bicycle that she rides to school.
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He's an old friend from college, so I trust him a lot.
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We should update these old files to avoid mistakes.
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