A1 high_frequency_chunk

Old

🇬🇧 UK /["/əʊld/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əʊld/"]/

Meaning of Old

of a particular age

In simple words: having lived for many years; not new

Old in a sentence

• My grandfather is very old and loves to tell stories from his youth.
• The old tree in the park has been there for hundreds of years.
• She wore an old dress that reminded her of her childhood.
• Despite being old, the book is still very popular among readers.
• This is an old tradition in our town that we continue to observe.
• He feels old after working all day without a break.
• The old man in the corner is reading the newspaper.
• The old car finally broke down after many years of service.

How to use Old

Used to describe things that are not new. 'Old' can refer to people, objects, or ideas. It’s neutral but can be considered offensive when referring to people unless used sensitively.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of an old oak tree, standing tall and wise over many seasons.

Related words

Collocations with Old

• be
• feel
• look
• enough
• six months, ten years, etc. old
• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• be
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• oldest known
• oldest remaining
• oldest surviving
• boring old
• silly old
• dear old

Synonyms for Old

• aged
• ancient
• vintage
• senile
• elderly

Opposites of Old

• new
• young
• fresh

Common mistakes with Old

• Confused with 'older' for comparative use.
• Using 'old' with 'more' (incorrect: 'more old').
• Assuming 'old' always has a negative connotation.

Frequently asked questions about Old

What does Old mean?

having lived for many years; not new

What is the definition of Old?

of a particular age

How do you use Old in a sentence?

My grandfather is very old and loves to tell stories from his youth.

Can you give another example of Old?

The old tree in the park has been there for hundreds of years.

What are synonyms for Old?

Common alternatives include aged, ancient, vintage, senile, elderly.

What is the opposite of Old?

Opposite meanings include new, young, fresh.

What words go with Old?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, enough, six months, ten years, etc. old, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, be, extremely, fairly, very, oldest known, oldest remaining, oldest surviving, boring old, silly old, dear old.

What are common mistakes when using Old?

Confused with 'older' for comparative use. Using 'old' with 'more' (incorrect: 'more old'). Assuming 'old' always has a negative connotation.

How do you pronounce Old?

US: /["/əʊld/"]/, UK: /["/əʊld/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Old?

Used to describe things that are not new. 'Old' can refer to people, objects, or ideas. It’s neutral but can be considered offensive when referring to people unless used sensitively.

What CEFR level is Old?

"Old" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.