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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
a comparative of "old."
- synonyms:
- older
- antonyms:
- younger
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| definition 2: |
older; born earlier.
The elder children had to take care of their younger brothers and sisters. |
| definition 3: |
greater in rank or authority; senior.
He bowed to the opinion of the elder statesman.- synonyms:
- senior
- similar words:
- ranking, superior
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| definition 4: |
earlier in time; former.
- synonyms:
- bygone, former, old, prior
- similar words:
- earlier, olden, previous
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| related words: |
senior |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an older person.
She was taught to respect her elders.- synonyms:
- senior
- similar words:
- antediluvian, graybeard, octogenarian, old-timer, oldster, senior citizen
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| definition 2: |
an older person who has authority, as in a tribe or clan.
Important decisions were made by the village elders.- synonyms:
- patriarch
- similar words:
- dean, matriarch, superior
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| definition 3: |
in certain Christian sects, a layman who is a governing officer of the church, or a priest of high order.
- synonyms:
- presbyter
- similar words:
- dean, patriarch, preacher
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| related words: |
ancient, better, father |
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