Old may apply to either actual or merely relative length of existence. Definition of old adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary 1922 old redmond schoolhouse community center was originally built in 1922 as redmond's only schoolhouse
Very Old Age
Old synonyms, pronunciation, spelling and more from free dictionary.
I think this cheese is old, judging by the smell of it.
Old is the most general term Ancient pertains to the distant past You use old to refer to something that is no longer used, that no longer exists, or that has been replaced by something else The old road had disappeared under grass and heather.
Far advanced in the years of one's or its life Of or pertaining to the latter part of the life or term of existence of a person or thing There are eight meanings listed in oed's entry for the noun old, two of which are labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
