Word meaning
obsolete
adjective · ob-suh-LEET
What does obsolete mean?
Obsolete means no longer produced or used; out of date.
Obsolete in a sentence
“Fax machines are nearly obsolete in most offices.”
Synonyms for obsolete
- outdated
- outmoded
- antiquated
How to remember obsolete
- Say it out loud a few times: ob-suh-LEET.
- Write one sentence of your own using obsolete, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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