old
🇺🇸
/əʊld/
🇬🇧
/əʊld/
adjective
A1
having a certain age
The old tree was over 100 years old.
A1
having lived for many years
My old grandmother still walks every day.
R
elderly people
The old often need more help than the young.
A1
existing or used for a long time
This old book has been in our family for generations.
A1
from the past
She found an old photo of her parents when they were young.
A1
replaced by something new
We sold our old car and bought a new one.
A1
known for a long time
This old song always makes me happy.
R
showing affection or familiarity
Come here, you old silly!
translation
having a certain age; having lived for many years; elderly people; existing or used for a long time; from the past; replaced by something new; known for a long time; showing affection or familiarity
Word Forms
Comparative
older
Superlative
oldest