ancient

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Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Derived words and phrases 2.4 Related words and phrases 2.5 See also 3 Noun 3.1 Synonyms 3.2 See also

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈeɪnʃənt/
• SAMPA: /"eInS@nt/
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[change] Adjective

Positive ancient

Comparative more ancient

Superlative most ancient

1. Very old, usually hundreds or thousands of years old.

   He carefully studied the ancient book.

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• antique
• old

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• modern
• new

[change] Derived words and phrases

• Ancient Egypt
• Ancient Greece
• ancient history
• Ancient Rome

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• aged
• long ago

[change] See also

• long-term

[change] Noun

Singular ancient

Plural ancients

1. (heraldry) A small flag or ensign.

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• banner
• ensign
• flag

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• device
• heraldry
• symbol