Archetype and Real thing

Archetype noun - Something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed.

Real thing and archetype are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Real thing" instead a noun "Archetype".

Nearby Words: archetypal, archetypical

Real thing noun - Informal usage attributing authenticity.

Archetype and real thing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Archetype" instead a noun phrase "Real thing".