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Word: Antique
Speech Type: Noun
late 15th century (as an adjective): from Latin antiquus, anticus ‘former, ancient’, from ante ‘before’
anˈtiːk
a collectable object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality
Short Definition:valuable old object
Examples:- Pauline loves collecting antiques
- an antique dealer
Word: Antique
Speech Type: Adjective
anˈtiːk
having a high value because of age and quality
Short Definition:old and valuable
Examples:- an antique clock
belonging to ancient times
Short Definition:of ancient times
Examples:- statues of antique gods
Word: Antique
Speech Type: Verb
anˈtiːk
make (something) resemble an antique by artificial means
Short Definition:make something look old
Examples:- sanding will change the lustre of the sanded spot, especially if the finish has been antiqued
- an antiqued door
search or shop for antiques
Short Definition:shop for antiques
Examples:- they went antiquing almost every weekend
- I antiqued all day with my mother
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