Ancient and Mod

Ancient

Ancient adjective - Dating or surviving from the distant past.
Usage example: Rome's ancient ruins remain carefully preserved even in the midst of the bustle of the modern city

Mod is an antonym for ancient.

Nearby Word: anciently

Mod

Mod adjective - Being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles.
Usage example: the young artist's converted loft is decorated in a self-consciously mod style

Ancient is an antonym for mod.

Nearby Word: modification

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