ancient
A person who is very old.
Word facts
Definition of Ancient
A person who is very old.
How to use Ancient
Ancient is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include geriatric, oldster, senior citizen — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
Synonyms for Ancient
Antonyms for Ancient
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How many syllables does ancient have?
Ancient has 2 syllables: anci·ent. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.
What part of speech is ancient?
Ancient is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for ancient?
Words with similar meanings to ancient include geriatric, oldster, senior citizen, antique. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use ancient in a sentence?
Ancient can be used in sentences where a noun describing a person who is very old. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.
What words start with the same letter as ancient?
Ancient starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does ancient have?
Ancient has 7 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.