Old
Example: The house looks old but very strong
Definition
"Old" describes something that has existed for a long time or has aged significantly, often implying it is not new but still may retain value or strength, as in the phrase, 'The house looks old but very strong.'
Etymology
The word "old" comes from the Old English 'eald,' which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages like Old High German 'alt.' Did you know that its roots trace back to the Proto-Indo-European word 'ald-' meaning 'to grow, nourish'? This reflects how age was historically linked to growth and maturity.
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"Old" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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