old man

The phrase “old man” has 2 syllables: old man

It's pronounced as /ˌoʊld ˈmæn/


What is synonym and antonym for old man?

In the thesaurus, “old man” has 66 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for old man along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for old man

  • admirer
  • beau
  • beloved
  • benedict
  • better half
  • boy
  • boyfriend
  • bridegroom
  • companion
  • consort
  • crush
  • dad
  • daddy
  • darling
  • date
  • dear
  • escort
  • fancy man
  • father
  • father figure
  • father image
  • favorite
  • fellow
  • flame
  • gallant
  • gigolo
  • groom
  • honey
  • househusband
  • hubby
  • husband
  • intended
  • love
  • lover
  • male parent
  • male spouse
  • man
  • mate
  • mister
  • other half
  • pa
  • papa
  • partner
  • pater
  • paterfamilias
  • patriarch
  • pop
  • poppa
  • significant other
  • sire
  • soul mate
  • spark
  • sparker
  • spouse
  • squeeze
  • steady
  • stepfather
  • suitor
  • swain
  • sweet
  • sweetheart
  • sweetie
  • sweetie pie
  • valentine
  • widower
  • wooer

Meanings of old man

  • noun
    1. An elderly man.
    2. One's father.
    3. A husband, or significant other.
    4. One's male employer.
    5. A unit's commanding officer, or the commander of a naval vessel.
    6. Term of address for a male friend.
    7. Unregenerate human nature.
    8. An aromatic shrub, Artemisia abrotanum, related to wormwood.

Example Sentences

  • The old man sat on the porch, watching the sunset.
  • A kind old man helped me carry my groceries to the car.
  • The old man shared fascinating stories about his youth.
  • Despite his age, the old man was full of energy and wisdom.
  • The children loved visiting the old man who lived at the end of the street.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms or another words to old man, such as: admirer, beau, beloved, benedict, better half, boy, boyfriend.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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pa

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  • predecessor
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  • sire
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dad

elder statesman

daddy

  • ancestor
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gaffer

  • administrator
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  • baron
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  • big cheese
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  • grandfather
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  • head
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  • inventor
  • jefe
  • king
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  • magnate
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  • micromanager
  • mistress
  • mogul
  • old man
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  • originator
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  • paterfamilias
  • patriarch
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  • taskmaster
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  • top dog
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  • tsar
  • tsarina
  • tzar
  • tzarina
  • whitebeard

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