antique
Translation
antique, old and valuable
Examples
She collects antique furniture.
She collects antique furniture.
This is an antique vase from China.
This is an antique vase from China.
Grammar Patterns
((an antique sth.)) describing an object as old and valuable She collects antique furniture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vintage, old, historic; Antonyms: modern, new, contemporary
Etymology
From French, which is from Latin 'antiquus' meaning 'old, ancient, former'.
Memory Tips
An 'antique' is old but often valuable. Note it's also a noun: 'a shop full of antiques'.