For curious minds ages 3–12

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Old

/əʊld/

1 syllable

Old

adjective

Meaning: Having lived for a long time.

Full meaning: Having existed for a long time.

Phonics sounds: o-l-d — blend them together!

Example: “The banyan tree is very old.”

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Category: describing · Frequency rank: 20 (smaller = more common)