of old

adverb
UK: /ɒv əʊld/
US: /ʌv oʊld/

  1. A long time ago; in former times.

    1. Stories of old tell of brave knights and dragons.
    2. The traditions of old are sometimes forgotten in modern society, which is sad.

Synonyms

formerly anciently of yore
of old adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of former times; ancient.

    1. I love hearing tales of old times.
    2. The kingdom of old was powerful and respected throughout the land.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "of old" is /ɒv əʊld/ in British English and /ʌv oʊld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "of old": formerly, anciently, of yore.

Example usage of "of old": "Stories of old tell of brave knights and dragons.". More examples on the page.