Basic Details
Word: Old
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having lived for a long time; not new.
Synonyms: Ancient, elderly, aged
Antonyms: New, young, fresh
Idioms and Phrases
- Old as the hills: Refers to something that is very ancient or very familiar. Example: "This story is old as the hills, yet it still captivates the audience."
- Oldie but goodie: Something that is old but still enjoyable or valuable. Example: "This song is an oldie but goodie; I never get tired of listening to it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My grandfather is quite old, but he still loves to tell stories from his youth.
Example 2: The old tree in our garden has been there for over a hundred years.
Example 3: We found an old book in the attic that belonged to my great-grandmother.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the oldest known living organism is a type of sea grass named Posidonia oceanica, which is believed to be over 100,000 years old? It has been found in the Mediterranean Sea!
Famous Quote
"The old believe everything; the middle-aged suspect everything; the young know everything." Oscar Wilde
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "old" mean?
a) New
b) Having lived for a long time
c) Small
d) Fresh
Answer: b) Having lived for a long time
2. Which of these is a synonym of "old"?
a) Young
b) Ancient
c) Modern
d) Fresh
Answer: b) Ancient
3. Which of these is an antonym of "old"?
a) Aged
b) New
c) Elderly
d) Ancient
Answer: b) New
4. Which sentence uses "old" correctly?
a) The old car still runs like a dream.
b) The old baby is learning to walk.
c) The old flower is blooming every spring.
d) The old technology is the latest model.
Answer: a) The old car still runs like a dream.
5. Which idiom means something very ancient?
a) Oldie but goodie
b) Old as the hills
c) Young at heart
d) New beginnings
Answer: b) Old as the hills
