ancient

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ancient

(adjective)

Meaning

very old or from a long time ago

Example

"The ancient tree had been there for centuries."

Synonyms

oldantiquehistoric

Antonyms

moderncontemporarynew

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin antiquus, meaning old or former.
Related word forms
  • noun: ancientness

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