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ancient (adjective)

مربوط به زمانی بسیار دور در گذشته، معمولاً هزاران سال پیش. تخت جمشید یکی از آثار باستانی ایران است.

💬 Exemple

"My grandfather has an ancient radio in the attic that still works."

💡 Astuce mémo

Think of 'An' + 'cient' (sounds like 'cent'). It takes many 'cents' (centuries) to become 'ancient.'

🏛️ Origine

🔗 Synonymes
antique prehistoric aged venerable archaic
⚠️ Erreurs courantes

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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