Elder

Pronunciation: /ˈɛldər/

Definitions of elder

noun a person who is older or higher in rank or age

Example Sentences

A1 My elder sister is five years older than me.

A2 The elders in our community are respected for their wisdom.

B1 As we grow older, we often seek advice from our elders.

B2 The elder members of the family are responsible for passing down traditions.

C1 The council of elders plays a crucial role in decision-making within the tribe.

C2 The elder statesman was revered for his years of service to the country.

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'old', used to refer to someone older or of higher age or rank

Example Sentences

A1 My elder sister is two years older than me.

A2 The elder members of the community are respected for their wisdom.

B1 The elder students in the class often help the younger ones with their homework.

B2 The elder statesman of the party gave a powerful speech at the conference.

C1 The elder generation has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share.

C2 The elder members of the board have been instrumental in shaping the company's success.

Grammatical Forms of elder

• past tense: eldered
• plural: elders
• comparative: elder
• superlative: eldest
• present tense: elder
• future tense: will elder
• perfect tense: have eldered
• continuous tense: is eldering
• singular: elder
• positive degree: elder
• infinitive: to elder
• gerund: eldering
• participle: eldering

Origin and Evolution of elder

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'elder' originated from the Old English word 'eldra' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'althiz'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'elder' has evolved to not only refer to someone older in age but also to signify a position of authority or leadership within a community or group.