English · Adjectives
old
/əʊld/
[/əʊld/]
aged; not new
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having lived or existed for a long time; not young or new.
Example
My grandfather is a very old man, but he still loves to tell exciting stories.
My grandfather is a very old man, but he still loves to tell exciting stories.
Etymology
From Old English 'ald', of West Germanic origin, related to German 'alt'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for people, objects, and ideas; opposite of 'young' or 'new'.