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- pronunciation:
- eIn
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
extremely old; existing for many years.
We saw the ancient ruins of the old city.
- synonyms:
- age-old, antique, old
- antonyms:
- brand-new, new
- similar words:
- aged, immemorial, old-time, superannuated
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| definition 2: |
of or referring to times in the distant past.
The class is studying the rulers of ancient Egypt.- synonyms:
- archaic, early
- antonyms:
- contemporary, modern
- similar words:
- antique, bygone, classical, immemorial, prehistoric
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| related words: |
aboriginal, antediluvian, classic, decrepit, longstanding, old-fashioned, primeval |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(often pl.) one who lived in ancient times, esp. a writer of the classic civilizations.
The writings of the ancients are still of interest.- similar words:
- patriarch
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| definition 2: |
a very old person.
We ancients would prefer to stay home in this weather.- synonyms:
- antediluvian
- similar words:
- elder, Methuselah, old-timer, oldster, patriarch
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| related words: |
antediluvian, classic |
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| derivation: |
ancientness (n.) |
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