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Antique

Old; ancient; of genuine antiquity; as, an antique statue. In this sense it usually refers to the flourishing ages of Greece and Rome.

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Old 84% connected

Open country.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Old 84% connected

Open country.

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Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Antiquity 76% connected

The quality of being ancient; ancientness; great age; as, a statue of remarkable antiquity; a family of great antiquity.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Browse 76% connected

The tender branches or twigs of trees and shrubs, fit for the food of cattle and other animals; green food.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Graybeard 76% connected

An old man.

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shop 76% connected

imp. of Shape. Shaped.

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Antiquate 74% connected

To make old, or obsolete; to make antique; to make old in such a degree as to put out of use; hence, to make void, or abrogate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Antiquate 74% connected

To make old, or obsolete; to make antique; to make old in such a degree as to put out of use; hence, to make void, or abrogate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Antiquity 74% connected

The quality of being ancient; ancientness; great age; as, a statue of remarkable antiquity; a family of great antiquity.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Antiquity 74% connected

The quality of being ancient; ancientness; great age; as, a statue of remarkable antiquity; a family of great antiquity.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Antiquate 92% connected

To make old, or obsolete; to make antique; to make old in such a degree as to put out of use; hence, to make void, or abrogate.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Gaffer 92% connected

An old fellow; an aged rustic.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Old-fashioned 92% connected

Formed according to old or obsolete fashion or pattern; adhering to old customs or ideas; as, an old-fashioned dress, girl.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Passe 92% connected

Alt. of Passee

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Passee 92% connected

Past; gone by; hence, past one's prime; worn; faded; as, a passee belle.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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