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older

|old/er|

🇺🇸

/ˈoʊldər/

🇬🇧

/ˈəʊldə/

(old)

more advanced in age

Base Form	Comparative	Superlative	Adjective	Adjective
old	older	oldest	older	oldest

Etymology

Etymology Information

'old' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'eald', where 'eald' meant 'aged' or 'ancient'.

Historical Evolution

'eald' transformed into the Middle English word 'olde', and eventually became the modern English word 'old'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'aged' or 'ancient', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having lived for a longer period of time'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having lived for a longer period of time; more advanced in age.

My older brother is a doctor.

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Adjective 2

of a greater age; existing for a longer time.

The older building was demolished to make way for a new one.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35