antique
adjective · noun · verb
Simple meaning
Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.
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ænˈtik
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Definition
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adjective
Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.
typography
Designating a style of type.
Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.
Fantastic, odd, wild, antic.
noun
In general, anything very old; specifically
An old object perceived as having value because of its aesthetic or historical significance.
An object of ancient times.
in the singular
The style or manner of ancient times, used especially of Greek and Roman art.
Grotesque entertainment; an antic.
A performer in an antic; or in general, a burlesque performer, a buffoon.
verb
intransitive
To search or shop for antiques.
transitive
To make (an object) appear to be an antique in some way.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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The historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe.
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A dark green impure marble.
A dark green impure marble.
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Of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities.
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