old, ancient, venerable, antique, antiquated, archaic, obsolete mean having come into existence or use in the more or less distant past. old may apply to either actual or merely relative length …

Older, elder imply having greater age than something or someone else. Older is the usual form of the comparative of old: This building is older than that one.

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As such, older is not just a euphemism for the blunter old but rather a more precise term for someone between middle and advanced age. And unlike elderly, older does not particularly …

You can use the adjective older to describe elderly folks (like your older neighbors who don't drive at night any more) or a person who was born first: "Her older sister was much bossier than her …

Definition of 'older' older in British English (ˈəʊldə ) adjective 1. the comparative of old

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word older, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Older, elder imply having greater age than something or someone else. Older is the usual form of the comparative of old: This building is older than that one.

Jun 2, 2024 · older (not comparable) elderly The thoughtful lad helped an older lady across the street.

Comparative form of old: more old, elder, senior. My older brother and I are Catholic twins. He's older by eleven months, not quite a year older than me.