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older

adjective
OHL-der/ˈoʊldɚ/UKOHL-duh/ˈəʊldə/

2 meanings of older

Practice

  1. 1
    adjective
    Comparative of old. Use this form to compare the ages of two people or things.

    My brother is older than me by three years.

    This building is older than the church across the street.

    Note
  2. 2
    adjective
    Far along in age, used as a kind way to talk about old people.

    The older man told us long stories about his childhood.

    Many older people enjoy quiet mornings in the park.

    Similarelderly, senior, aged

    Oppositeyounger

    Note

older is a form of old

old, adjective: Having lived for many years and near the end of a normal life span. Full entry

Forms
oldolder comparativeoldest superlative
Spelling
old → older: add -er

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