Old may apply to either actual or merely relative length of existence. 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 Having lived or existed for many years Unsuitable because intended for older people 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You use old to refer to something that is no longer used, that no longer exists, or that has been replaced by something else The old road had disappeared under grass and heather. Shop old navy for now trending Anna sui, find essential styles & fashion trends for the family at amazing prices. 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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