old

adjective
[L3291]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : old
  • comparative : older
  • superlative : oldest
  • comparative : elder
  • superlative : eldest

Senses

  • aged, existing for a long time
  • elderly; aged (of a person)
  • ancient; aged (of an inanimate entity)

old

noun
[L324711]

Forms

  • plural : old

Senses

  • old people (as a class); the elderly