Elder
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊld/
Elder (adjective)
- Having lived for a long time; not young.
- Existing for a long time; not new or recent.
- Belonging to the past; former or previous.
Examples
- The old man walked slowly down the street.
- She has an old cat that sleeps all day.
Common collocations: old age, old friend, old clothes, old book, old job