English · Adjectives
older
/ˈəʊldər/
[/ˈəʊldər/]
comparative of old
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'old'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more old than the other.
Example
My sister is older than me.
My sister is older than me.
Etymology
From 'old' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.