old

Definition

• n. past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old')
• adj. (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
• adj. of long duration; not new
• adj. (used for emphasis) very familiar

Word forms

Plural

olds

Comparative

older

Superlative

oldest

Example sentences

1. n.

   In the old days, people used letters to communicate.

2. a.

   My grandfather has a lot of old stories to share.