older

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables)
  2. adjective used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son
  3. adjective skilled through long experience

Synonyms

aged, elderly, senior

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