antique
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- noun
- /ænˈtiːk/
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antigüedad
- The antique dealer offered a range of beautiful pieces from the 18th century.
- an antique dealer
- a fake antique
- art and antiques
Harris came in to buy an antique, a chair or something.
- Harris came in to buy an antique, a chair or something.
- Filling it with just antiques and cats and just.
- It's all second hand, lots of antique, lots of vintage books.
- The next item is valuable collections or antiques.
Examples
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That vase was a priceless antique.
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We found this in an antique store for a steal.
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It's a real antique, sir.
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Harris came in to buy an antique, a chair or something.
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It's all second hand, lots of antique, lots of vintage books.
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And then down here we have an antique stool.
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And this was in an antique shop on Etsy that we were able to buy.
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These antiques are worth a fortune!
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All my love, Mom. I searched the antique stores for a frame for my portrait.
Fiction book (1993) -
It's practically an antique.
Synonyms
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5.3
A thing from the past kept because it is important or valuable
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An object from ancient times that tells about the past
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An object, custom, or idea from long ago that seems out of date
An old object that reminds people of an earlier time
Compounds
- Archaic
An object from Birmingham that looks old but is usually a copy and often fake
How Historical
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word antique comes from Latin antiquus, meaning 'old' and like the word ancient. An antique is an object 'from before' that people keep because of its age, beauty, or rarity.