older
The word “older” has 2 syllables: old-er
It's pronounced as /ˈoʊl.dɚ/
What is synonym and antonym for older?
In the thesaurus, “older” has 5 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for older along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for older
Antonyms for older
Meanings of older
- adjective
- Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
- Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.
- Having existed or lived for the specified time.
- (heading) Of an earlier time.
- Tiresome after prolonged repetition.
- Said of subdued colors, particularly reds, pinks and oranges, as if they had faded over time.
- A grammatical intensifier, often used in describing something positive. (Mostly in idioms like good old, big old and little old, any old and some old.).
- Excessive, abundant.
Example Sentences
- My older brother taught me how to ride a bike.
- She prefers working with older colleagues because of their experience.
- The house looks much older than it actually is.
- As people get older, they often become wiser.
- He enjoys listening to older songs from the 90s.
On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to older, such as: aged, ageing, aging, elderly, old, young, youthful.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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