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old with Russian translation
old usage examples
Старое кресло в коридоре поскрипывало, когда я сел.
The old armchair in the corridor creaked when I sat down.
Она купила шарф из старой коллекции шарф в секции распродажи всего за пять фунтов.
She bought an old scarf from the sale section for only five pounds.
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old synonyms
What's the difference between old / ancient / antique / elderly / old-fashioned / vintage
Ancient ruins can be seen on the hill.
Refers to old objects valued for age, rarity or craftsmanship.
She collects antique watches.
The elderly man lived alone.
Means out of date in style or manners, often with mildly critical tone.
That dress looks old-fashioned now.
Refers to items from a past era valued for quality or style; positive nuance.
She wore a vintage dress to the party.
His jeans are worn at the knees.
Strongly negative; very old and in a poor, weakened condition.
The decrepit house was ready to be demolished.
Literary/style: showing signs of age or long use; sometimes clichéd.
A time-worn proverb still rings true.
Describes something that has existed for a long time (not about physical age).
They have a long-standing agreement.
This software is outdated and needs replacing.
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How to pronounce old and what this word means
old means old. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce old
/ˈəʊld/
old translation
old
old examples
The old armchair in the corridor creaked when I sat down.
old transcription
/ˈəʊld/, /ˈoʊld/
Questions about this word
old meaning: what does it mean?
not new
old pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
old is pronounced as /ˈəʊld/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
old definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The old armchair in the corridor creaked when I sat down. Translation: Старое кресло в коридоре поскрипывало, когда я сел.
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