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old vs grey

grey vs old

old and grey both are nouns.

old and grey both are adjectives.

old is not a verb while grey is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
old Yes Yes No No
grey Yes Yes Yes No
old (noun) grey (noun)
past times horse of a light gray or whitish color
clothing that is a grey color
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are grey
old (adjective) grey (adjective)
of long duration; not new of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age intermediate in character or position
skilled through long experience showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
(used for emphasis) very familiar used to signify the Confederate forces in the American Civil War (who wore grey uniforms)
excellent
just preceding something else in time or order
belonging to some prior time
old (verb) grey (verb)
turn grey
make grey
Difference between old and grey

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