Old may apply to either actual or merely relative length of existence. Old synonyms, pronunciation, spelling and more from free dictionary. Having lived or existed for many years Unsuitable because intended for older people Old (comparative older or elder, superlative oldest or eldest or (us, dialectal) oldermost) of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time Old is the most general term
Ancient pertains to the distant past You use old to refer to something that is no longer used, that no longer exists, or that has been replaced by something else The old road had disappeared under grass and heather. There are eight meanings listed in oed's entry for the noun old, two of which are labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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