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older Definition

older (ōldər)

adjective

  1. old
  2. between middle age and extreme old age: used as an alternative to words which may connote debility, decline, etc.

older Synonyms

older

modif.

elder, senior, sooner, former, preceding, of the greater age, prior, more aged, less young, not so new, earlier, first, first-born, having come before, more antique, more antiquated, more ancient, lower, of an earlier time, of an earlier vintage, of a former period; see also old 3.

Antonyms young*, newer, of a later vintage.

older Usage Examples

Converse of object

grow: The Newsletter of the Growing Older with a Learning Disabilities ( GOLD ) program.

Modifies a noun

  • people: FACT Older people are less prone to an itchy scalp than young children.
  • child: Evolutionary timeline Older children will be amazed by this representation of evolution.
  • adult: Vitamin combo reduces falls and improves muscle Older adults make only about half as much vitamin D as they did in their youth.
  • worker: Home Careers: Ideal for Seniors and Older Workers We've all heard the expression, ' over the hill ' .
  • age: Conclusion Older age and more teeth had a significant effect on the number of oral Candida species in the elderly.
  • person: This position requires a candidate with at least 2 years experience in Physical disabilities or Older persons Team.

Noun used with modifier

  • care: Older people miss out on health care Older people often cannot afford to go to a clinic or hospital at all.
  • health: Older people miss out on health care Older people often cannot afford to go to a clinic or hospital at all.
  • disability: See also: Disability Older people Air Pollution Air pollution in London is higher than anywhere else in the UK.
  • age: Old age Older dogs often becomes less active and may use up less energy - be careful about reducing its food intake too much.
  • information: For more information click Older People in the left hand column.

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