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Future332 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Elder vs. Elderly
What is the difference between elder and elderly?
The dictionary states they're both adjectives...
Thanks.
The dictionary states they're both adjectives...
Thanks.
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Elder refers to a person of a greater age. For example, my elder brother. Elderly refers to a person of old age.
- Elder refers to a person of a greater age.
- For example, my elder brother.
- Elderly refers to a person of old age.
- For example, an elderly man .
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Elder refers to a person of a greater age. For example, my elder brother.
Elderly refers to a person of old age. For example, an elderly man . Elderly is also used as a plural noun, i.e. the elderly.
Elderly refers to a person of old age. For example, an elderly man . Elderly is also used as a plural noun, i.e. the elderly.
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I guess elders and elderly if both are used as nouns, mean the same?
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I believe the word "elder" when used as a noun refers to somebody who is older than you, or an older person who we hold in respect, e,g. our elders, village elders, etc.
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