ஆங்கிலம்

antique

gb/æntˈik/ us/æntˈik/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 4000
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: an antique [object/item/piece]
பொதுவான தவறு:
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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
collectible (Refers to any item valued by collectors; may be modern or old.) | heirloom (Specifically an item passed down through family generations; not necessarily valuable to others.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
modern item (A new or contemporary object, opposite in age and style.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
antique shop |antique furniture |antique dealer |antique vase |antique collection
கருப்பொருள்கள்
history |art |daily life |arts_entertainment |housing |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: an antique [item/object/style]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may use 'antique' to describe any old thing; in English it usually implies value or special interest.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
old-fashioned (Describes style from the past; not necessarily valuable.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
modern (Refers to contemporary style or time period.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
antique furniture |antique shop |antique vase |antique design
கருப்பொருள்கள்
history |art |arts_entertainment |housing |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • This is an antique chair.
  • I like antique houses.
  • He has an antique watch.
  • The shop sells antique clothes.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 entity
3

Very old person (humorous)

A funny way to call someone very old.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
old-timer (Informal term for someone who has been around a long time; less humorous.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
youngster (Refers to a young person; opposite in age.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
humor |people |daily_life |relationships
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He says he is an antique now.
  • My uncle jokes he is an antique.
  • We laughed when she called herself an antique.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
antique
IPA
GB/æntˈik/
US/æntˈik/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
an - tique (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tique)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: antique
Noun
  • Base: antique
  • Plural: antiques
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
antiques noun
Related words
antiquated adjective C1 antiquity noun C1
Advanced or less common
antiquarian noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

antique dealer

1
/æntˈik dˈilɚ/
fixed phrase

Person selling antiques

Someone whose job is to buy and sell very old and valuable things.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • We spent the afternoon browsing in an antique shop.
  • She found a rare coin at the local antique shop.

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