elder
Translation
elder, senior, older person, elder tree
Examples
We should respect our elders.
We should respect our elders.
My elder sister is a doctor.
My elder sister is a doctor.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) elder ((sibling)) someone's older sibling My elder sister is a doctor.
an elder a senior person or leader We should respect our elders.
Similar Words
Synonyms: senior, veteran; Antonyms: junior, youth
Etymology
From Old English 'ieldra', comparative of 'eald' (old).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'elder' as someone who is 'older'. The 'eld' part is related to 'old'.