Antique: meaning, definitions and examples

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antique

 

[ รฆnหˆtiหk ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

old furniture

An object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that is valuable because of its age and quality. Antiques are usually collected because they are old and beautiful.

Synonyms

classic, historic, vintage

Examples of usage

  • The shop sells a wide range of antiques.
  • She inherited some beautiful antiques from her grandmother.
  • The antique desk is a valuable piece of furniture.
  • Antiques can be a good investment for the future.
Context #2 | Adjective

old and valuable

Belonging to or lasting from times long ago. Antique items are often considered to be of high quality and value due to their age.

Synonyms

historic, old, vintage

Examples of usage

  • She wore an antique necklace to the party.
  • The antique vase was passed down through generations.
  • The house was furnished with antique furniture.

Translations

Translations of the word "antique" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น antigo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคšเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช antik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ antik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝั‚ะธะบะฒะฐั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ antyczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ชจ่‘ฃๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท antique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ antiguo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท antika

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณจ๋™ํ’ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุชูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ antickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ antik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅค่‘ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ antiฤni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‚ะธะบะฒะฐั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ antik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ antiguo

Etymology

The word 'antique' originated from the Latin word 'antiquus', meaning 'ancient' or 'old'. It first appeared in English in the early 16th century to describe objects from ancient times. Over the years, 'antique' has come to represent items that are valuable due to their age and historical significance.

See also: ant, antler, antsy.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,349 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.