Old
Adjective
UK
/əʊld/
US
/oĘŠld/
Definition
Having lived or existed for a long time.
Example
"The house is very old."
"Old books often contain valuable knowledge and stories from earlier times that help us understand history better."
"He feels proud of his old traditions, which have been passed down through generations in his family."
Explanation
Old describes something or someone that has existed for a long time. It can refer to people, objects, buildings, or ideas. A person is considered old when they have lived many years. An object is old when it has been used for a long time or is from the past. Old things can be valuable, meaningful, or respected. Sometimes, “old” also means something familiar or previously known.