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antique

(ˌ)an-ˈtēk 2 syllables uncommon

  1. adjective. existing since or belonging to earlier times: ancient

    • antique trade routes to India
    • antique manners and graces
  2. adjective. being in the style or fashion of former times

    • antique mirrors
    • an antique show
  3. adjective. made in or representative of the work of an earlier period; also: being an antique

  4. noun. a relic or object of ancient times

  5. 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

  6. noun. a manufactured product (such as an automobile) from an earlier period

  7. verb. to finish or refinish in antique style: give an appearance of age to

    • antique a table
  8. verb. to shop around for antiques

Origin

Middle French, from Latin antiquus, from ante before.

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