antique

Definitions


[anˈtiːk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a collectable object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality
(e.g: Pauline loves collecting antiques)


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Origin:
late 15th century (as an adjective): from Latin antiquus, anticus ‘former, ancient’, from ante ‘before’


[anˈtiːk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- having a high value because of age and quality
(e.g: an antique clock)

- belonging to ancient times
(e.g: statues of antique gods)


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Origin:
late 15th century (as an adjective): from Latin antiquus, anticus ‘former, ancient’, from ante ‘before’


[anˈtiːk], (Verb)

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- make (something) resemble an antique by artificial means
(e.g: sanding will change the lustre of the sanded spot, especially if the finish has been antiqued)

- search or shop for antiques
(e.g: they went antiquing almost every weekend)


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Origin:
late 15th century (as an adjective): from Latin antiquus, anticus ‘former, ancient’, from ante ‘before’




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