Old may apply to either actual or merely relative length of existence There are five meanings listed in oed's entry for the word older, one of which is labelled obsolete Ancient applies to occurrence, existence, or use in or survival from the distant past.
Older, elder imply having greater age than something or someone else
Older is the usual form of the comparative of old
This building is older than that one. 🎵 follow our spotify playlists As such, older is not just a euphemism for the blunter old but rather a more precise term for someone between middle and advanced age And unlike elderly, older does not particularly suggest frailness or infirmity, making it the natural choice in many situations.
You can use the adjective older to describe elderly folks (like your older neighbors who don't drive at night any more) or a person who was born first Her older sister was much bossier than her younger sister. Definition of 'older' older in british english (ˈəʊldə ) adjective 1
