Synonyms for Old
Definition of old
adjective
- (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age; "his mother is very old"; "a ripe old age"; "how old are you?"
- of long duration; not new; "old tradition"; "old house"; "old wine"; "old country"; "old friendships"; "old money"
- (used for emphasis) very familiar; "good old boy"; "same old story"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "old"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like aged, ageing, aging can replace "old" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Old" in song lyrics
See how old is used in real songs:
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"Son, I quote from the bricks, life's four years old"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday -
"Skeetin' is for the young and old"
2 Live Crew — Skeeta Man -
"C.D.'s getting sold, drug selling getting old"
50/50 Twin f/ Archie Lee, Lester Roy — Hollyhood