Synonyms for

Old

Verb / əʊld / Another word for old — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having lived or existed for a long time; no longer young

Synonyms & similar words

sometime previous quondam honesttogoodness onetime new young honesttogod erstwhile old older sureenough former aged ancient mature elderly vintage senior outdated obsolete archaic prehistoric antique timeworn weathered rusty worn-out retro classic traditional nostalgic quaint

Synonyms by register

Formal

aged elderly senior

Informal

ancient vintage past-it over the hill

Literary

venerable hoary time-worn

Antonyms

new young modern recent fresh current contemporary

Common collocations

  • old age
  • old friend
  • old man
  • old woman
  • old times
  • old story
  • old habits

Word family

noun age
adjective old
adverb oldly

Usage note

While 'old' can be neutral, it can sometimes carry negative connotations of being outdated or obsolete. 'Elderly' and 'senior' are generally preferred when referring to people.

Example sentences

  1. The old tree in the park was over 100 years old.
  2. My grandma has an old cookbook from the 1940s.
  3. The old car was a classic model from the 1960s.
  4. The old town had many historic buildings.
  5. The old dog was very friendly and loved to play.

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