Background for oldest

oldest

/ˈəʊldəst/ /ˈoʊldəst/

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adjective

Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.

Examples :

"an old abandoned building; an old friend"

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adjective

Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.

Examples :

"I find that an old toothbrush is good to clean the keyboard with."

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adjective

Having existed or lived for the specified time.

Examples :

"Here are two example sentences that fit the criteria: * My oldest brother is a doctor. * This is the oldest tree in the park. "

age time family history

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adjective

(heading) Of an earlier time.

Examples :

"My oldest sister is a doctor. "

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adjective

Tiresome after prolonged repetition.

Examples :

"Your constant pestering is getting old."

attitude sensation emotion

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adjective

Said of subdued colors, particularly reds, pinks and oranges, as if they had faded over time.

Examples :

"The setting sun cast an oldest orange glow on the wheat field, making it look like a vintage photograph. "

color appearance

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adjective

A grammatical intensifier, often used in describing something positive. (Mostly in idioms like good old, big old and little old, any old and some old.)

Examples :

"My good old dog still loves to play fetch, even though he's getting slower. "

grammar language

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adjective

Excessive, abundant.

Examples :

"I believe there's been a misunderstanding. The word "oldest" means "having lived or existed for the longest time; senior," not "excessive, abundant." There isn't a definition of "oldest" that means "excessive, abundant." "

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noun

The oldest child in a family, or individual in a group.

Examples :

"The oldest in our class is responsible for collecting homework. "

family age person