antiquity
Antiquity refers to the ancient past, particularly the period of history before the Middle Ages. It can also refer to the quality of being very old or to specific objects that date back to ancient times.
Exemples
3 sur 5The museum houses a remarkable collection of artifacts from classical antiquity.
The museum houses a remarkable collection of artifacts from classical antiquity.
That old rusted tractor in the field is a real piece of antiquity.
That old rusted tractor in the field is a real piece of antiquity.
We spent the afternoon looking at items of antiquity in the city's historical district.
We spent the afternoon looking at items of antiquity in the city's historical district.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'Q' in Antiquity as standing for 'Quest.' You go on a quest into the deep, ancient past to find antiquity.
Quiz rapide
The philosopher's ideas were rooted in the traditions of Greek ______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : antiquity
Exemples
The museum houses a remarkable collection of artifacts from classical antiquity.
formalThe museum houses a remarkable collection of artifacts from classical antiquity.
That old rusted tractor in the field is a real piece of antiquity.
informalThat old rusted tractor in the field is a real piece of antiquity.
We spent the afternoon looking at items of antiquity in the city's historical district.
everydayWe spent the afternoon looking at items of antiquity in the city's historical district.
The legal document's antiquity makes its specific origins difficult to verify for modern scholars.
academicThe legal document's antiquity makes its specific origins difficult to verify for modern scholars.
Our firm specializes in the appraisal and sale of rare items of antiquity.
businessOur firm specializes in the appraisal and sale of rare items of antiquity.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
classical antiquity
the ancient Greek and Roman world
since antiquity
from a very long time ago
treasures of antiquity
valuable objects from the ancient past
Souvent confondu avec
An antique is a specific old object (like a chair), whereas antiquity refers to the ancient era or the general state of being ancient.
Notes d'usage
Use 'antiquity' when discussing history or the abstract concept of being very old. When referring to objects, it usually implies they are thousands of years old rather than just a few centuries.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'antiquity' when they mean 'antique' to describe a piece of 19th-century furniture. Use 'antiquity' for much older, historical contexts.
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'Q' in Antiquity as standing for 'Quest.' You go on a quest into the deep, ancient past to find antiquity.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin 'antiquitas,' which comes from 'antiquus' meaning 'old' or 'ancient.'
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Western education, 'classical antiquity' specifically refers to the cultural history centered on the Mediterranean Sea, comprising the interlocking civilizations of ancient Greece and ancient Rome.
Quiz rapide
The philosopher's ideas were rooted in the traditions of Greek ______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : antiquity
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of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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