ancient
intermediateB1/ˈeɪnʃənt/ · an-cient
belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
Meanings
belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
بہت دور کے ماضی سے تعلق رکھتا ہے اور اب موجود نہیں ہے۔
قدیم
qadeem
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- ancient civilization
- ancient ruins
- ancient history
Example Sentences
The ancient ruins of Rome are a popular tourist destination.
روم کے قدیم کھنڈرات سیاحوں کے لیے ایک مقبول مقام ہیں۔
Rome ke qadeem khandraat sayihaon ke liye ek maqbool maqam hain.
They discovered ancient artifacts during the excavation.
انہوں نے کھدائی کے دوران قدیم نوادرات دریافت کیے۔
Unhon ne khudai ke doran qadeem nawadrat daryaft kiye.
The ancient manuscripts provide a glimpse into history.
قدیم مخطوطات تاریخ میں ایک جھلک پیش کرتے ہیں۔
Qadeem makhtootat tareekh mein aik jhalk pesh karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an ancient tree, symbolizing long-lasting history.
Visualize ancient temples or monuments that have stood the test of time.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ماضی کی داستانیں ہیں قدیم ثقافت کی لمبی زندگانی، کچھ خوابوں میں ہے اب بھی ان کی جوانی۔
Mazi ki daastanain hain qadeem saqafat ki lambi zindagani, Kuch khwabon mein hai ab bhi un ki jawani.
The tales of the past are of an ancient culture's long life, In some dreams, their youth still survives.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
قدیم شجر سے نئی چھاؤں ملتی ہے۔
Qadeem sharar se nai chhaon milti hai.
The ancient tree gives new shade.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "antiquus" — old, ancient
First known use: 14th century
The word 'ancient' comes from the Latin 'antiquus', meaning 'old'. It has been in use in English since the 14th century, mainly to describe civilizations and cultures that existed a long time ago.