adjective
1
BAD : There is a beautiful antique church in the centre of the town.
GOOD : There is a beautiful old church in the centre of the town.
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Antique is used for objects (NOT buildings): 'The upper-middle class have become collectors of antique furniture.'
2
BAD : He has made a lot of money from selling antique things.
GOOD : He has made a lot of money from selling antiques.
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an antique (NOT an antique thing ): 'Some of these antiques must be worth a fortune.'