Older
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈəʊldə/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Older is an adjective meaning comparative form of old: more old, elder, senior.
Meaning
comparative form of old: more old, elder, senior.
Example Sentences
The thoughtful lad helped an older lady across the street.
I feel a hot wind on my shoulder / And the touch of a world that is older
My older brother and I are Catholic twins. He’s older by eleven months, not quite a year older than me.
Synonyms for older
Depending on context, synonyms include old, big, experienced, elder, elderly, aged.
Antonyms for older
Common opposites include younger.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aged, elderly, senior, elder, big, experienced.
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