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old way
[/oʊld weɪ/]
noun phrase
pl: old ways
maneira antiga
1.
A traditional or outdated method of doing something
We've abandoned the old way of doing things in favor of new technology.
Abandonamos a maneira antiga de fazer as coisas em favor da nova tecnologia.
2.
A custom or practice from the past
The old way of respecting elders is still valued in this community.
A maneira antiga de respeitar os mais velhos ainda é valorizada nesta comunidade.
Synonyms
traditional method
old-fashioned approach
outdated practice
ancient custom
Antonyms
new way
modern method
contemporary approach
innovation
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
maneira antiga / jeito antigo
Common in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
modo antigo
More formal usage
Portugal
forma antiga / maneira antiga
Equally used in formal and casual speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
the old way of life
stick to the old ways
break from the old way
in the old way
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