(ˌ)an-ˈtēk 2 syllables uncommon
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adjective.existing since or belonging to earlier times: ancient
- antique trade routes to India
- antique manners and graces
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adjective.being in the style or fashion of former times
- antique mirrors
- an antique show
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adjective.made in or representative of the work of an earlier period; also: being an antique
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noun.a relic or object of ancient times
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noun.a work of art, piece of furniture, or decorative object made at an earlier period and according to various customs laws at least 100 years ago
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noun.a manufactured product (such as an automobile) from an earlier period
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verb.to finish or refinish in antique style: give an appearance of age to
- antique a table
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verb.to shop around for antiques
Origin
Middle French, from Latin antiquus, from ante before.