Word: ANCIENT
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Definition of ANCIENT
- A person who is very old.
- A person who lived in ancient times.
- One of the senior members of the Inns of Court or of Chancery.
- Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.
"an ancient cityโ an ancient forest"
- Existent or occurring in time long past, usually in remote ages; belonging to or associated with antiquity; old, as opposed to modern.
"an ancient authorโ an ancient empire"
- (history) Relating to antiquity as a primarily European historical period; the time before the Middle Ages.
- A flag, banner, standard or ensign.
- The bearer of a flag; ensign
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "ancient" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "ancient" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ANCIENT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ANCIENT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ANCIENT? โผ
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ANCIENT:
- # the ancient effect
- # master of ancient
- # playing with ancient
- # in terms of ancient
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