Question 1 · Quick check
older
CEFRA1
/ˈəʊldə/
adjective
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Having lived or existed for more time than another.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailA surname.
Examples
He looks young. He cannot be older than I.
This new programme will enable older people to study at college.
At a glance
Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
Also pronounced
- /ˈoʊldɚ/
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningcomparative form of old: more old, elder, senior
More examples
In contextWorry has made her look ten years older.
My older brother and I are Catholic twins. He’s older by eleven months, not quite a year older than me.
The thoughtful lad helped an older lady across the street.
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
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Origin
adjective
Variant of Alder.