older
Translation
older
Examples
My brother is older than me.
My brother is older than me.
This building is older than that one.
This building is older than that one.
Grammar Patterns
((older)) than (sb./sth.) He is older than his sister.
Similar Words
Synonyms: more aged; Antonyms: younger, newer
Etymology
The comparative form of 'old'. The suffix '-er' means 'more'.
Memory Tips
The '-er' ending signifies comparison. So, 'older' means 'more old'.