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old [ohld] Show IPA adjective, old·er, old·est or eld·er, eld·est, noun
adjective
1.
far advanced in the years of one's or its life: an old man; an old horse; an old tree.
2.
of or pertaining to the latter part of the life or term of existence of a person or thing: old age.
3.
as if or appearing to be far advanced in years: Worry had made him old.
4.
having lived or existed for a specified time: a man 30 years old; a century-old organization.
5.
having lived or existed as specified with relation to younger or newer persons or things: Jim is our oldest boy.