senior
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.having a higher position or more authority in a company or organization.
adj.holding a superior position, rank, or status within a professional hierarchy.
Simple“She was promoted to a senior manager position after five years with the firm.”
In context“The senior partners met privately to discuss the long-term implications of the proposed merger on the firm's equity structure.”
Antonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.older than someone else, or for people who are older.
adj.older in years; often used to distinguish between two people with the same name or to describe services for the elderly.
Simple“The local community center offers a senior exercise class every Tuesday morning.”
In context“The senior Mr. Reynolds retired to the coast, leaving the day-to-day operations of the family estate to his son.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.related to the last year of high school or university.
adj.pertaining to the final year of a four-year academic program in high school or college.
Simple“He is excited about his senior prom at the end of the year.”
In context“During her senior year, she balanced a heavy course load with several internship applications and graduate school interviews.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
n.a person who is old, especially someone who has retired from work.
n.an elderly person, typically one who has reached the age of retirement.
Simple“The pharmacy offers a ten percent discount to seniors on Wednesdays.”
In context“The city council is debating new funding for transportation services specifically designed to help seniors reach medical appointments.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a student who is in their last year of high school or university.
n.a student in the fourth and final year of a standard secondary or collegiate curriculum.
Simple“The seniors are busy preparing their final projects before graduation in June.”
In context“As a senior, he felt a strange mix of nostalgia and relief while walking across the campus for his final exam.”
- 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.someone who has a higher position than you at work.
n.a person who is superior to another in rank, standing, or length of service.
Simple“If you have a problem with the project, you should speak to your senior.”
In context“The new recruits were encouraged to seek mentorship from their seniors to better understand the company's internal culture.”
Antonyms
Usage seniors avoid · senior author · senior lecturer
“How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries?”