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antiquity (verb)

Antiquity refers to the ancient past, particularly the period of history before the Middle Ages. It can also refer to the quality of being very old or to specific objects that date back to ancient times.

💬 Example

"The museum houses a remarkable collection of artifacts from classical antiquity."

💡 Memory Tip

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🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
ancient times the distant past ancientness archaism oldness
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'antiquity' to describe a 50-year-old item. → Using 'vintage' or 'old'.

Saying 'The museum has many antiquity.' → The museum has many antiquities.

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