older (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊldər/

Definition

Having lived for a long time; advanced in age.

Examples

• My older brother is already in college.

• She looks older than her actual age.

• He is two years older than me.

How to Use older

older than (prepositional phrase)

Used to compare the age of two people or things. — "This building is older than the one next to it."

Synonyms of older

Words with a similar meaning to older:

• elder
• aged
• senior
• mature

Antonyms of older

Words with the opposite meaning to older:

• younger
• new

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