Age Demographics

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

• The older generation tends to have more traditional values.
• My older sister is always giving me advice.
• That car is so old school.
• As time passes, the older buildings in the city gain more character.

adjective describing the state of being older or having lived for a long time

preposition showing the relationship between 'advanced' and 'age/years'

• The elderly gentleman was advanced in age and required assistance with walking.
• My grandmother is getting up there in years and doesn't move as quickly as she used to.
• That old dude is really up there in age, man.
• The ancient oak tree was advanced in age, its branches showing the passage of many years.