antique — belonging to ancient times; old-fashioned or outdated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: belonging to ancient times; old-fashioned or outdated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ænˈtiːk/
Korean meaning: 고대의, 구식의, 시대에 뒤떨어진
Korean pronunciation: 앤**틱**
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's antique recipe for success: add one cup of patience and stir for 50 years.
- The museum's antique collection includes artifacts from ancient civilizations.
- His antique phone still uses a rotary dial - archaeologists are fascinated.
antique
ADJECTIVE//ænˈtiːk//
belonging to ancient times; old-fashioned or outdated
The shopkeeper displays an antique wooden clock to interested customer
Found a unique antique in this chic boutique!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'antiquus' meaning 'old' or 'ancient', derived from 'ante' meaning 'before'. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 16th century to describe objects from ancient times or bygone eras.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's antique recipe for success: add one cup of patience and stir for 50 years.”
“The museum's antique collection includes artifacts from ancient civilizations.”
“His antique phone still uses a rotary dial - archaeologists are fascinated.”
“The antique vase was authenticated by experts and valued at thousands of dollars.”
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