senior
Translation
senior, older, higher-ranking
Examples
He is a senior manager at the company.
He is a senior manager at the company.
My brother is a senior in high school.
My brother is in his final year of secondary school.
This discount is for senior citizens.
This discount is for senior citizens.
Grammar Patterns
senior ((to sb.)) to be older or higher in rank than (sb.) She is senior to me by five years.
((a/an)) senior ((noun)) a person who is older or in a higher position He is a senior partner in the law firm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: older, elder, higher-ranking; Antonyms: junior, younger
Etymology
From Latin 'senior' (older), the comparative of 'senex' (old).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'senior' citizen, someone who is older and more experienced.