antique

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Synonyms: antiqua, antiqu

Antonyms: antiqua, antiqu

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adjective

1. Having existed in [[ancient]] times, descended from [[antiquity]]; {{n-g|used especially in reference to Greece and Rome}}.
2. Belonging to former times, not [[modern]], [[out of date]], [[old-fashioned]].
3. {{senseid|en|typography}} {{lb|en|typography}} Designating a style of [[type]].
4. {{lb|en|bookbinding}} Embossed without [[gilt]].
5. {{syn of|en|old||of color: subdued, as if faded over time}}.
6. {{lb|en|obsolete}} {{synonym of|en|antic}}, {{n-g|specifically:}}

Noun

1. {{n-g|In general,}} anything very [[old]]; {{n-g|specifically:}}
2. {{lb|en|typography}} A style of [[type]] of thick and bold face in which all lines are of equal or nearly equal thickness.
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} {{synonym of|en|antic}}, {{n-g|specifically:}}

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To search or shop for {{l|en|antique|antiques|id=Q472760}}.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make (an object) appear to be an antique in some way.
3. {{lb|en|transitive|bookbinding}} To [[emboss]] without [[gild]]ing.

Proper noun

1. {{place|en|province|r/Western Visayas|isl/Visayas|c/Philippines|capital=San Jose de Buenavista}}.

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