Older

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊldər/

Definitions of older

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'old', used to describe something or someone that is of greater age than another

Example Sentences

A1 My older brother is taller than me.

A2 The older students in the class help the younger ones.

B1 As people get older, they tend to become more wise.

B2 The older generation often has different values and beliefs than the younger generation.

C1 The older I get, the more I appreciate the simple things in life.

C2 Many older adults enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.

Examples of older in a Sentence

formal The older generation tends to have more traditional values.

informal My older sister is always giving me advice.

slang That car is so old school.

figurative As time passes, the older buildings in the city gain more character.

Grammatical Forms of older

• past tense: aged
• plural: olders
• comparative: older
• superlative: oldest
• present tense: age
• future tense: will age
• perfect tense: have aged
• continuous tense: is aging
• singular: older
• positive degree: old
• infinitive: to age
• gerund: aging
• participle: aged

Origin and Evolution of older

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'older' originated from the Middle English word 'oldre' which was derived from the Old English word 'ealdra'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'older' has retained its original meaning of being of greater age or seniority. However, its usage has expanded to also refer to things that are more advanced or developed in comparison to something else.