older

[ˈəʊldə(r)]

older Definition

• 1. comparative of 'old': having lived or existed for a greater length of time
• 2. senior in age or rank

Using older: Examples

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

• Example

  My older sister is a doctor.

• Example

  He is the older of the two brothers.

• Example

  The older generation is more conservative than the younger one.

older Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for older

• elder
• more mature
• higher-ranking

Antonyms for older

• younger
• junior
• newer

Phrases with older

• older adult

  a person who is over the age of 65

  Example

  Older adults are more susceptible to certain health conditions.

• older brother/sister

  a sibling who was born before another sibling

  Example

  My older brother always looks out for me.

• older generation

  people who were born in an earlier time period, usually before the 1960s

  Example

  The older generation tends to have more traditional values.

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Summary: older in Brief

'Older' [ˈəʊldə(r)] is the comparative form of 'old', meaning having lived or existed for a greater length of time. It can also refer to seniority in age or rank. Examples include 'My older sister is a doctor.' and 'The older generation is more conservative than the younger one.' 'Older' can be used in phrases like 'older adult,' referring to someone over 65, and 'older brother/sister,' indicating birth order.