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OLD

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Old.

How to pronounce old:

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Old - as an adjective

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

Example: "His mother is very old"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
young9

Of long duration; not new

Example: "Old tradition"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
new6

Old - as a noun

Past times

Old - as an adjective satellite

Of a very early stage in development

Example: "Old english is also called anglo saxon"

(used for emphasis) very familiar

Example: "Good old boy"

Skilled through long experience

Example: "An old offender"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
older6

Belonging to some prior time

Example: "Erstwhile friend"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
erstwhile15former11one-timeonetime9quondam19sometime12

Just preceding something else in time or order

Example: "The previous owner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
previous13

Example Sentences

"The old man walked slowly across the street."
"She found an old photo album in the attic."
"My grandmother's antique watch is very old."
"The old car sputtered and died on the side of the road."
"He lived in an old farmhouse in the countryside."
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Word Game Points

Is OLD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, old is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OLD has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is OLD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, old is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OLD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is OLD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, old is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OLD has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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