Have you ever heard of the word ancient. What do you think it means Have you ever heard of the word ancient? What do you think it means? Turn and talk to someone next to you.
Definition: Being old in wisdom or experience Very old ancient *adjective* eyn-shuh nt Definition: Being old in wisdom or experience Very old
Synonyms: Very old Old-fashioned Archaic ancient *adjective* eyn-shuh nt Synonyms: Very old Old-fashioned Archaic
What do you think the opposite is?
The ancient tree impressed drivers as they drove by it. *adjective* eyn-shuh nt The ancient tree impressed drivers as they drove by it.
At the center of town stood an ancient tower. *adjective* eyn-shuh nt At the center of town stood an ancient tower.
The ancient stone fence needed to be fixed to keep out the animals. *adjective* eyn-shuh nt The ancient stone fence needed to be fixed to keep out the animals.
With your partner, take 1 minute to come up with as many things as you can that you consider ancient.