old

old · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having lived or existed for a long time.

  2. 2.

    Having been in existence for a specified period.

  3. 3.

    Belonging to the past; former.

  4. 4.

    Dating from far back; long established.

  5. 5.

    Familiar from long acquaintance.

  6. 6.

    No longer in use; out of date.

Related words

Antonyms: modern, new, recent, young
See also: aged, ancient, new, young
Synonyms: aged, ancient, elderly, former

Etymology

From Old English eald, ald meaning "old, aged, ancient," from Proto-Germanic aldaz meaning "grown up," from Proto-Indo-European root al- meaning "to grow, nourish." The word has cognates in German alt and Dutch oud.