English · Adjectives

older

/ˈəʊldər/

[/ˈəʊldər/]

comparative of old

Beginneradjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'old'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more old than the other.

Example

My sister is older than me.

My sister is older than me.

Etymology

From 'old' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.

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