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older

adj.
A1 Beginner US //ˈoʊɫdɝ// UK //ˈəʊldɐ// old·er

adj. having lived or existed for more time than someone or something else. You use this to compare the age of two people or things.

adj. the comparative form of old, indicating a greater age or duration of existence relative to another entity.


SIMPLE

My brother is three years older than me.

CONTEXTUAL

The older buildings in the city center require more maintenance than the modern apartments on the outskirts.

COMPLEX

While the newer model offers faster processing speeds, the older version remains the preferred choice for professionals who value mechanical reliability over digital features.

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Typically followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison between two nouns.

Pitfall

He is more older than his friend.He is older than his friend.Older is a one-syllable comparative and does not take 'more'.

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