Elder
/ΛeldΙ/
The meaning and definition of Elder, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.
βWe were presented to the village elder.β
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One ordained to the lowest office in the Melchizedek priesthood.
βAfter being a member of the Church for a while, Bill was ordained to the office of elder.β
adjective
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Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
βan old abandoned building;β an old friendβ
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Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.
βI find that an old toothbrush is good to clean the keyboard with.β
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Antonyms
current latest new brand new fresh young
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