old
Translation
old, aged
Examples
My grandfather is very old.
My grandfather is very old.
This is an old book.
This is an old book.
I miss my old friends.
I miss my old friends.
Grammar Patterns
((old)) + noun an old car
(sb./sth.) is ((old)) He is 90 years old.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aged, ancient, former; Antonyms: new, young, modern
Etymology
From Old English 'eald' or 'ald', meaning 'grown up, mature'.
Memory Tips
Picture the rings of a tree. The more rings it has, the more 'old' it is.