old

Definitions

1. adjective

   Having existed for a long time.

   Examples

   • We live near an old abandoned building.
   • He is an old friend of mine.
2. adjective

   Having lived for many years.

   Examples

   • A wrinkled old man sat on the bench.
   • The old dog could barely climb the stairs.
3. adjective

   Kept for too long, so it is no longer fresh.

   Examples

   • This bread is old and dry.
   • The milk smelled sour. It was too old to drink.
4. adjective

   Belonging to a very early kind or line.

   Examples

   • The ginkgo is one of the oldest living trees.
   • Basque is one of the oldest languages in Europe.
5. adjective

   Used before and no longer new.

   Examples

   • An old toothbrush is good for cleaning a keyboard.
   • He kept an old rag in the garage.
6. adjective

   Having a stated age.

   Examples

   • How old are you?
   • My great-grandfather lived to be a hundred and one years old.
   ≈aged≈of age
7. adjective

   Former or earlier.

   Examples

   • My new car is not as good as my old one.
   • I miss my old school.
   ≈erstwhile
8. adjective

   No longer existing.

   Examples

   • The path follows an old railway line.
   • You can still see parts of the old city wall.
9. adjective

   Out of date.

   Examples

   • That is the old way of doing things.
   • The factory finally replaced its old machines.
10. adjective

    Used in a friendly or familiar way.

    Examples

    • Good old Tom always helps.
    • Old Biffo was odd this morning.