social
social
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "old" is:
[oʊld]
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
oʊ: A diphthong representing a vowel sound that glides from a mid-open rounded vowel to a closed rounded vowel.
l: A voiced alveolar lateral approximant.
d: A voiced alveolar plosive.
Word Form Variations
Here are the word form variations of "old":
Adjective:
old (comparative: older, superlative: oldest)
Noun:
olds (plural, less common)
Please note that "olds" is not a common plural form of "old." It is primarily used in specific contexts, such as referring to old clothes or antiques.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA.
Register Now.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA. Register Now.
Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Adjective
Definition: Having existed for a long time; aged.
Synonyms: aged, ancient, elderly, mature, senile
Antonyms: new, young, youthful, modern
Noun
Definition: A person who is old.
Synonyms: elder, senior citizen
Antonyms: youth, youngster
Verb (archaic or dialectal)
Definition: To grow old.
Synonyms: age
Antonyms: rejuvenate
Examples of Use
Books:
"The old man and the sea" by Ernest Hemingway (1952).
"The Old Curiosity Shop" by Charles Dickens (1840).
Newspapers:
"The old guard is resisting change." (The New York Times)
"The old ways are dying out." (The Washington Post)
Online Publications:
"The old adage 'time heals all wounds' is often true." (Psychology Today)
"The old habits are hard to break." (Healthline)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:
"The old man and the sea" (1958 film adaptation)
"The old man and the boy" (song by Neil Young)
"You old thing!" (common expression in British English)
General Public Discourse:
"I'm too old for this!" (common expression of frustration)
"The old days were better." (common nostalgic sentiment)
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA.
Register Now.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA. Register Now.
10 Famous Quotes Using the term Old
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." — C.S. Lewis
"The old believe everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young know everything." — Oscar Wilde
"Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be." — Robert Browning
"It’s not how old you are, it’s how you are old." — Jules Renard
"Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you’ve got to start young." — Theodore Roosevelt
"There is an old saying: if you want to keep your memories, you first have to live them." — Bob Dylan
"A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams." — John Barrymore
"Age is opportunity no less than youth itself." — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
"To be seventy years young is sometimes far more cheerful and hopeful than to be forty years old." — Oliver Wendell Holmes
"We do not grow absolutely, chronologically. We grow sometimes in one dimension, and not in another; unevenly. We grow partially. We are relative. We are mature in one realm, childish in another. The past, present, and future mingle and pull us backward, forward, or fix us in the present. We are made up of layers, cells, constellations." — Anaïs Nin
Etymology
The word "old" has a long history. It comes from an even older language called Proto-Germanic. In this ancient language, the word was something like aldaz, which simply meant "grown up" or "adult." Over time, this word evolved into different forms in various Germanic languages, including Old English eald and Old Norse ǫld.
The first known use of "old" in English was way back in the Old English period, which was before the year 1150. At that time, it was used to describe something that had existed for a long time, just like we use it today.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA.
Register Now.
FIND YOURSELF AT SEA. Register Now.
Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Old
Here are some common phrases and idioms using the word "old":
Old hat: Something old and boring, out of fashion.
Old school: A traditional or classic style.
Old flame: A former lover.
Old habits die hard: It's difficult to change long-established habits.
Old wives' tale: A superstition or myth passed down through generations.
Old enough to know better: Implies someone should have learned from past mistakes.
Good old days: A nostalgic reference to the past.
Old enough to know, young enough to do: Implies someone is mature enough to make decisions, but still young enough to enjoy life.
The old man: A common informal term for one's father.
The old lady: A common informal term for one's mother.
These are just a few examples. The word "old" is used in countless phrases and idioms, often conveying a sense of nostalgia, tradition, or wisdom.
Posts Related to Old
Source Information
Definition of old from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
