CEFR A1 · Describing people

elderly

/ˈɛldərli/ 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Elderly describes people who are old, often used as a polite way to refer to them.

Synonyms

old aged senior

Antonyms

young youthful childish

Translations

elderly in your language

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عربي

كبير السن يصف الأشخاص الذين بلغوا سن الشيخوخة.

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اردو

بزرگ ان لوگوں کو کہتے ہیں جو عمر رسیدہ ہوں۔

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हिंदी

बुजुर्ग उन लोगों को कहते हैं जो बूढ़े होते हैं।

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中文

elderly 指年长的人。

Easy Explanation

This word means old. We use it for people. It is a kind way to say someone is old.

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Memory TipThink of 'elder' as an older person, and 'elderly' describes people who are old.

Contextual Examples

The elderly (old) couple enjoyed a quiet walk in the park every morning.

It is important to show respect to elderly (older) people in our community.

A kind young man helped the elderly (old) woman carry her groceries home.

Pronunciation & Context