elderly

[ˈɛldərli]

elderly Definition

  • 1(of a person) old or aging
  • 2(of an object) old and no longer in good condition

Using elderly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "elderly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The elderly couple sat on the bench, holding hands.

  • Example

    She lives in an elderly care facility.

  • Example

    The building was in a state of disrepair due to its elderly condition.

elderly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for elderly

Antonyms for elderly

Phrases with elderly

  • people who are old or aging

    Example

    The government has implemented policies to support the healthcare needs of the elderly.

  • services provided for the elderly, such as healthcare, housing, and social support

    Example

    The demand for elderly care has increased due to the aging population.

  • harmful treatment of elderly people, including physical, emotional, or financial abuse

    Example

    The nursing home was investigated for cases of elderly abuse.

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Summary: elderly in Brief

The term 'elderly' [ˈɛldərli] refers to people or objects that are old or aging. It can describe individuals, such as 'The elderly couple sat on the bench, holding hands,' or objects, such as 'She lives in an elderly care facility.' 'Elderly' extends into phrases like 'elderly care,' and 'elderly abuse,' denoting services and harmful treatment of elderly people, respectively.

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