very old

Frequency: 9.0150.7 per million words

To a high degree of age.

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Examples (10)

  • The antique vase was very old and fragile.
  • My grandfather is very old, but he's still active.
  • It's a very old tradition that has been passed down for generations.
  • The house looked very old with its peeling paint and crooked shutters.
  • She found a very old letter in the attic, dating back to the 19th century.
  • The professor specialized in very old manuscripts.
  • Despite being very old, the car still ran smoothly.
  • The story she told was very old, a classic fairy tale.
  • These geological formations are very old, millions of years in the making.
  • His wisdom comes from being very old and having experienced so much.