OLDER
What does "OLDER" mean?
Having lived or existed for more time than another; the comparative form of 'old'.
Meanings
- Greater in age than someone or something else. Her older brother taught her to ride a bike.
- Of greater age than before; more advanced in years. As you get older, the summers seem to pass faster.
Did you know?
- English keeps two comparatives of 'old': the everyday 'older' and the archaic 'elder', which once worked the same way but now clings to a few roles like 'elder statesman' and 'village elder'.
Word origin
The comparative of 'old', from Old English 'eald'; the regular '-er' ending was added, replacing the older mutated comparative 'elder' for most everyday uses.
Remember it
OLDER is OLD + ER, the plain comparative; its fancier cousin 'elder' is the one that retired into titles.
What it teaches
Getting older is the one race everyone is winning and no one wants to finish first.
Quick facts
What does OLDER mean?
Having lived or existed for more time than another; the comparative form of 'old'.
Is OLDER a valid word?
Yes — OLDER is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is OLDER?
OLDER has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Where does OLDER come from?
The comparative of 'old', from Old English 'eald'; the regular '-er' ending was added, replacing the older mutated comparative 'elder' for most everyday uses.
What can OLDER teach us?
Getting older is the one race everyone is winning and no one wants to finish first.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.