older

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): [ˈəʊldə]
• (US) IPA ^(key): [ˈoʊldɚ]

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• Hyphenation: ol‧der

Adjective

Positive old

Comparative older

Superlative oldest

Positive old

Comparative elder

Superlative eldest

1. The comparative form of old; more old.
   • Synonym: elder
   • Antonym: younger

Adjective

Positive older

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. An older person is someone who is elderly or approaching elderly.