old
/ˈɒʊld/
old
📚 Meanings
- 1.
having lived for a long time; no longer young.
"old house"
- 2.
having existed for a long time.
"old idea"
- 3.
familiar through long association.
"old friend"
- 1.
people who are old.
"help the old"
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This is an old book.
This is an old book.
She has known him for a very old friendship.
She has known him for a very old friendship.
The company is looking for experienced workers with old skills.
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How do you pronounce old?
old is pronounced [/ˈɒʊld/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does old mean?
old means "old". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
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old is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "This is an old book." — used to mean "old".
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