old

Definitions of old in various dictionaries:

noun - past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old')

adj - (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

adj - of long duration

adj - (used for emphasis) very familiar

adj - skilled through long experience

adj - belonging to some prior time

adj - (used informally especially for emphasis)

adj - of a very early stage in development

adj - just preceding something else in time or order

Having lived or existed for a relatively long time; far advanced in years or life.

Relatively advanced in age: Pamela is our oldest child.

Made long ago; in existence for many years: an old book.

Of or relating to a long life or to people who have had long lives: a ripe old age.

Having or exhibiting the physical characteristics of age: a prematurely old face.

Having or exhibiting the wisdom of age; mature: a child who is old for his years.

Having lived or existed for a specified length of time: She was 12 years old.

Belonging to a remote or former period in history; ancient: old fossils.

Belonging to or being of an earlier time: her old classmates.

Often Old.

Being the earlier or earliest of two or more related objects, stages, versions, or periods.

Geology.

Having become slower in flow and less vigorous in action.

Having become simpler in form and of lower relief.

Exhibiting the effects of time or long use; worn: an old coat.

Known through long acquaintance; long familiar: an old friend.

Skilled or able through long experience; practiced.

Often ol’ (ol).

Used as an intensive: Come back any old time.

Used to express affection or familiarity: Good ol’ Sam.

Old people considered as a group.

Former times; yore: in days of old.

adj - living or existing for a relatively long time

noun - an individual of a specified age