ancient
What is the Definition of ancient?
Noun:
Adjective:
- belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire
- very old
How can I use ancient in a sentence?
She pushed the book toward them, and Harry and Ron read: The ancient study of alchemy is concerned with making the Sorcerer's Stone, a legendary substance with astonishing powers.
Harry could see a clearing ahead, through the tangled branches of an ancient oak.
Archaeologists worked to uncover ancient ruins buried under layers of earth. - Археологи работали, чтобы раскопать древние руины, погребенные под слоями земли.
People have been fascinated by ancient civilizations for centuries. - Люди веками были очарованы древними цивилизациями.
It took years to build the ancient castle that still stands today. - Потребовались годы, чтобы построить древний замок, который стоит до сих пор.
Other meanings of ancient (synonyms, cognates).
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