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"Ancient" can either be an adjective or a noun, depending on the context of usage.

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"Ancient" as an adjective:

The Great Pyramids, the Sphynx, and hieroglyphs are all elements of Ancient Egypt.

"Ancient" as a noun:

Ancients in the tribe are respected for their wisdom and experience.

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Antique can be used as an adjective, a word that describes a noun. Example: Oh, I broke Mother's antique mirror. (antique describes the noun mirror)

Antique is a noun in the sentence "I collect antiques."

The meaning of antique is old.

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an adjective (the superlative degree of comparison)

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Adjective

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Adverb

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