ancient

[ˈeɪnʃənt]

Definition:
1. Belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years in the past.
2. An old person.

Use 'ancient' in a sentence:

• 1. They dug many ancient coins out of the tomb.
• 2. The ancient pagoda is still there, but not in its integrity.
• 3. Achilles and Heracles were ancient Greek heroes.
• 4. China has the world's most ancient tree species - metasequoia.
• 5. There are many ancient codes and records in the library of our institute.
• 6. These magnificent ancient buildings demonstrate the great intelligence of the labouring people.
• 7. Ancient farming methods still survive in the Midle East.
• 8. The forests are ancient , and there is evidence that man has been here for some time, with rock paintings dating back 5,000 years.
• 9. From ancient times our forefathers have laboured, lived and multiplied on this land.
• 10. Some scientific books of ancient China have been lost.
• 11. There are some areas of wetland which are of ancient origin.
• 12. Past ancient treasures that stretched away into the distance in adjoining rooms.
• 13. These ancient weapons are all cast out of bronze.
• 14. The ancients knew more than we do about the heavens.
• 15. Then you walk past the ancient jukebox, but have no fear.
• 16. An ancient sign warns of the danger of walking on the luscious looking sod on the edge of the cliffs.