ancient (adjective)
Something is ancient if it belongs to a time in the very distant past, usually thousands of years ago. It can also describe something that is extremely old or no longer modern in a more general sense.
"My grandfather has an ancient radio in the attic that still works."
Think of 'An' + 'cient' (sounds like 'cent'). It takes many 'cents' (centuries) to become 'ancient.'
Calling a 20-year-old car ancient. → Calling a 20-year-old car old or vintage.
Spelling it 'anceint'. → Spelling it 'ancient'.
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