Elder

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊld/

Elder (adjective)

  1. Having lived for a long time; not young.
  2. Existing for a long time; not new or recent.
  3. 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

Synonyms of Elder

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Elder

  • describing something recently made or acquired
  • describing someone or something in early life