antique
gb/æntˈik/ us/æntˈik/
B1
Angličtina
~ 4000
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
Old valuable object
An old object, usually more than 100 years old, that people keep because it is beautiful or important from the past.
Vzorec užití:
an antique [object/item/piece]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'antique' with 'vintage'. 'Antique' usually means over 100 years old, while 'vintage' can be much newer but still from a past era.
Synonyma
collectible (Refers to any item valued by collectors; may be modern or old.)
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heirloom (Specifically an item passed down through family generations; not necessarily valuable to others.)
Antonyma
modern item (A new or contemporary object, opposite in age and style.)
Kolokace
antique shop
|antique furniture
|antique dealer
|antique vase
|antique collection
Témata
history
|art
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She bought an antique clock from the market.
- The museum displayed several antique chairs from the 18th century.
- He inherited an antique desk from his grandfather.
- Antique jewelry can be very expensive.
- They visited an antique store during their trip.
Učební příklady
- This is an antique table.
- My grandmother has an antique lamp.
- We saw an antique car in the show.
- He sells antique books.
- The shop has many antique plates.
adjective
B1
property
2
Very old and valuable
Used to describe something that is very old, usually more than 100 years, and important or beautiful.
Vzorec užití:
an antique [item/object/style]
Častá chyba:
Learners may use 'antique' to describe any old thing; in English it usually implies value or special interest.
Synonyma
old-fashioned (Describes style from the past; not necessarily valuable.)
Antonyma
modern (Refers to contemporary style or time period.)
Kolokace
antique furniture
|antique shop
|antique vase
|antique design
Témata
history
|art
|arts_entertainment
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- They collect antique silverware from around the world.
- The room was decorated with antique mirrors.
- She wore an antique brooch to the party.
- This antique table has been in our family for generations.
Učební příklady
- This is an antique chair.
- I like antique houses.
- He has an antique watch.
- The shop sells antique clothes.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
3
Very old person (humorous)
A funny way to call someone very old.
Synonyma
old-timer (Informal term for someone who has been around a long time; less humorous.)
Antonyma
youngster (Refers to a young person; opposite in age.)
Témata
humor
|people
|daily_life
|relationships
Příklady
- He jokes that he's an antique now that he's retired.
- Don't call your grandfather an antique—it might offend him!
- At the reunion, some classmates felt like antiques.
Učební příklady
- He says he is an antique now.
- My uncle jokes he is an antique.
- We laughed when she called herself an antique.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
antique
IPA
GB/æntˈik/
US/æntˈik/
Slabiky a přízvuk
an - tique (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tique)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: antique
Noun
- Base: antique
- Plural: antiques
Příbuzná slova
Forms
antiques
noun
Related words
antiquated
adjective C1
antiquity
noun C1
Advanced or less common
antiquarian
noun
Výrazy
antique dealer
1/æntˈik dˈilɚ/
fixed phrase
Person selling antiques
Someone whose job is to buy and sell very old and valuable things.
Příklady
- The antique dealer appraised the vase at $5000.
- He became an antique dealer after inheriting his family's collection.
antique fair
1/æntˈik fˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Event for selling antiques
An event where people show and sell very old and valuable things.
Příklady
- We visited the annual antique fair in the city center.
- She bought a 19th-century painting at the antique fair.
antique shop
1/æntˈik ʃˈɑp/
fixed phrase
Store selling antiques
A shop where people buy and sell very old and valuable things.
Příklady
- We spent the afternoon browsing in an antique shop.
- She found a rare coin at the local antique shop.