Tiếng Anh 11 (Global success) Unit 6

ancient

uk  /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/ ; us  /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

The word ancient can be used for things that have existed for a very long time. Ancient can also be used informally for anything that is old. Eg:

We need to protect ancient monuments.

That computer’s ancient.

of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time:

History, ancient and modern, has taught these people an intense distrust of their neighbours.

ancient times People have lived in this valley since ancient times.

ancient history I’ve always been interested in ancient history.

ancient monument The charity cares for over 350 ancient monuments.

ancient civilizations/rights/laws

ancient ruins/woodlands

the ancient kingdoms of Mexico

 Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples

coming from a time in the past

• old Be careful – that clock is very old.
• former He’s a former coworker of mine.
• ancient We need to protect ancient monuments.
• archaic “Thee” is an archaic word for “you”.