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   antique

   /anˈtiːk/

   noun

   • 1. a collectable object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality: "Pauline loves collecting antiques"

   adjective

   • 1. having a high value because of age and quality: "an antique clock"
   • ▪ intended to resemble the appearance of high-quality old furniture: "bookshelves with an antique finish" Similar oldantiquariancollectablevintageclassicOpposite newmodernstate-of-the-art
   • 2. belonging to ancient times: "statues of antique gods" Similar ancientof long agoclassicalliterary:of yore
   • ▪ old-fashioned or outdated: "antique work practices" Similar out of dateoutdatedoutmodedold-fashionedarchaicantiquatedanachronisticancientantediluviansuperannuatedoutwornbehind the timesprimitivemedievalquaintold-fangledobsolescentobsoleteprehistoricpasséinformal:out of the arkfossilizedas old as the hillsold hatcreakyclunkymouldypast its/one's sell-by dateantwackyhorse and buggymossyOpposite currentmodernup to date
   • ▪ showing signs of great age or wear: humorous "the kitchen had an antique cooker"

   verb

   • 1. make (something) resemble an antique by artificial means: "sanding will change the lustre of the sanded spot, especially if the finish has been antiqued"
   • 2. search or shop for antiques: North American "they went antiquing almost every weekend"

   Word Origin late 15th century (as an adjective): from Latin antiquus, anticus ‘former, ancient’, from ante ‘before’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › antiqueAntique Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ANTIQUE is existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient. How to use antique in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Antique.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANTIQUE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of antique as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms, antonyms and examples. Find out how to use antique in different contexts, such as art, furniture, silver, lace and more.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AntiqueAntique - Wikipedia

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   The common definition of antique is a collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has an enhanced value because of its considerable age, but it varies depending on the item, its source, the year of its creation, etc.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryANTIQUE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of antique as a noun and an adjective, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say antique in different languages and browse related words and phrases.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › antiqueANTIQUE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   any work of art, piece of furniture, decorative object, or the like, created or produced in a former period, or, according to U.S. customs laws, 100 years before date of purchase. the antique style, usually Greek or Roman, especially in art. Printing. a style of type.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishANTIQUE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An antique is an old object such as a piece of china or furniture which is valuable because of its beauty or rarity. ...a genuine antique. ...antique silver jewellery.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › antiqueAntique - definition of antique by The Free Dictionary

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   Antique means belonging to the past, old-fashioned, or ancient. It can also refer to a decorative object, piece of furniture, or work of art from an earlier period. Learn more about the word's origin, synonyms, and usage with examples.