Word: OLD
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Definition of OLD
- (with the, invariable plural only) People who are old; old beings; the older generation, taken as a group.
"A civilised society should always look after the old in the community."
- (in combination) One of a specified age.
"when he was an eight-year-old ; a 62-year-old should"
- A person older than oneself, especially an adult in relation to a teenager.
- Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
"an old abandoned building;โ an old friend"
- Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.
"I find that an old toothbrush is good to clean the keyboard with."
- Having existed or lived for the specified time.
"How old are they? Sheโs five years old and he's seven. We also have a young teen and a two-year-old child."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "old" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "old", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OLD a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is OLD worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in OLD? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OLD:
- # the old effect
- # master of old
- # playing with old
- # in terms of old
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