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English adjective: older

1. older advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables)


SamplesAged members of the society.
Elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper.
Senior citizen.


Synonymsaged, elderly, senior


Similarold


Antonymsyoung, immature

2. older used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son


SamplesBill Adams, Sr..


Synonymselder, sr.


Similarsenior


Antonymsjunior

3. older skilled through long experience


SamplesAn old offender.
The older soldiers.


Synonymsold


Similarexperienced, experient


Antonymsinexperienced, inexperient









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