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an·cient
 ancient
- pronunciation:
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
very old; existing for many years.
Rome is an ancient city with many ancient buildings.
- synonyms:
- antique, old
- antonyms:
- brand-new, new
- similar words:
- aged
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| definition 2: |
of or relating to times long ago.
We compared ancient Greece to modern Greece in history class.- antonyms:
- contemporary, modern
- similar words:
- antique, bygone, classical, prehistoric
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| related words: |
old-fashioned |
| derivation: |
ancientness (n.) |
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