old

adjective

  • Having existed for a long time.
  • Not new or unused.
  • Having lived for a certain number of years.
  • Of an earlier time.
  • Tiresome after too much repetition.
  • Colors that look faded over time.
  • Used to describe something in a positive way, like 'good old'.
  • A lot or excessive.

noun

  • People who are old; the older generation, taken as a group.
  • A person older than oneself, especially an adult in relation to a teenager.
  • One's parents.


Synonym

  • aged
  • elderly

Antonym

  • young
  • new

Word Explanation:

  • Old means something that is not new anymore. For example, a book that has been read many times is old.

Word in hindi

पुराना

purana

Other variations in hindi

  • पुराना purana
  • बूढ़ा budha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'old' mean?

The word 'old' means something that has been around for a long time or something that is not new.

How do you pronounce 'old'?

You pronounce 'old' like this: 'ohld'.

What is the origin of the word 'old'?

The word 'old' comes from the Old English word 'eald', which means the same thing.

What is the meaning of 'old' in Kannada?

The word 'old' in Kannada is 'ಹಳೆಯ' (Haḷeya).