What does OLDER mean?

Older

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having lived for a greater amount of time; having existed or been in use for a longer time.

Pronunciations: US: OHL-duhr, UK: OHL-duh

Origin and Usage: The word "older" has Germanic origins and is related to the Old Norse word "aldr" meaning "age." The word has been in use in the English language since the 14th century.

Synonyms: Elder, senior, more aged, more mature, more experienced, more seasoned.

Related Words: Adult, aged, elder, senior.

Example Sentences:

• He is the older of the two brothers.
• She is getting older and wiser.
• Older adults may have more health problems than younger adults.
• As people get older, they tend to become more conservative.
• His older car was in better condition than the newer one.