old
Having existed or lived for the specified time.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
Having existed or lived for the specified time.
When asked why the devices were retrofitted on older models instead of newer ones, Sarno said the MTA typically uses older car models when making modifications in case there are any unwanted effects.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK
Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
an old abandoned building
Origin: , oold, from , eald, from , from , originally a participle form, from . Cognate with , auld, , yolaw, yold, yole, , ual, uuil, uul, üülj, , , , oalt, oalts, olt, àltà, , , aod, auw, oot, , , oudt, , oolt, , , , , , , , , , , , . Related to eld. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK
Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.
an old friend
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