Translation
old, former, ancient
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Word origin
From Vulgar Latin anteanus ('belonging to a former time'), formed from Latin ante ('before'). English ancient comes from the same source, and ante survives in words like antecedent.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- anteanus
- English cognates
- ancient, ante
Grammar
Examples
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We visited the old town with its old walls.
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He is my former music teacher at school.
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This old house has a lot of character.
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Former students meet up every five years.
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This antique clock belonged to my great-grandfather.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 2: ancien, sinon, honneur and 7 more words.