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antiquated vs antique
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| antiquatedadjective/ˈæn.tɪ.kweɪ.tɪd/ | Meaning too old and no longer suitable for modern life or modern ideas | Goes with antiquated system | Example Critics say the antiquated voting system needs to be replaced as soon as possible. |
| antiquenoun/ænˈtiːk/ | Meaning an old object, such as furniture or jewelry, that is valuable because of its age or beauty | Goes with collect antiques | Example My grandfather collects antiques, especially old clocks and blue-and-white china. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Factories using technology struggle to compete.