Top synonyms for “old”: erstwhile(a), former(a), older, one-time(a), onetime(a), previous(a), quondam(a), sometime(a), and 63 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old')
- (adjective)just preceding something else in time or order“the previous owner”
- (adjective)of a very early stage in development“Old English is also called Anglo Saxon”
- (adjective)skilled through long experience“an old offender”
- (adjective)of long duration; not new“old tradition”
- (adjective)(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age“his mother is very old”
- (adjective)belonging to some prior time“erstwhile friend”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "old"?
Common synonyms for "old" include erstwhile(a), former(a), older, one-time(a), onetime(a), previous(a). Our thesaurus lists 71 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "old"?
Antonyms for "old" include new, young. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "old" mean?
past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old')
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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