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older

/ˈəʊldə/
Meanings
  • Adjective

    Having lived or existed for a longer time than someone or something else.

  • Belonging to an earlier time.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈoʊldɚ/



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Antonyms

current , latest , new , brand new , fresh , new , young
Synonyms

erstwhile , ex- , former , one-time , past , ancient , long in the tooth , aged , of age , aged , ageing , aging , elderly , long in the tooth , on in years , antiquated , obsolete , outdated
Rhymes
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wiser , higher , quiver , liver , giver , hiver
Variants
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old , older , oldest
Forms
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oldest, older, oldest person

Etymology
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Older comes from the Old English word 'aeldor', which means 'older' or 'ancestor'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'alldr' and the German word 'alter'.

Trivia
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  1. The oldest known living tree is a bristlecone pine tree named Methuselah, which is over 4,800 years old.

  2. The oldest known civilization is the Sumerian civilization, which dates back to around 4,500 BC.

Related Concepts
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  1. Age: The length of time that a person or thing has existed.

  2. Experience: Knowledge gained through the events of one's life.

Culture
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The term 'older' has been used extensively in literature and art to convey the idea of age, experience, and wisdom. For example, in William Shakespeare's play 'King Lear', the title character reflects on his older age and the wisdom that comes with it. In visual art, older people are often depicted as having wrinkles, gray hair, and other physical signs of aging.

How to Memorize "older"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person with gray hair and wrinkles, or a tree that has been growing for a long time.
    - Visualize the contrast between an older person and a younger person to help remember the definition.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'older' with the idea of age and experience.
    - Think of words like 'wiser' and 'experienced' when trying to remember the definition.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'O-L-D-E-R' to remember the definition: 'Older' stands for 'has lived or existed for a longer time than someone or something else'.

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