8.4.6.5.2 Old, not young

Use this domain for words describing something old--a word describing a living thing that has existed for a long time.

  • What words describe a person or animal that is old?
    old, elderly, aged, aging, ancient, be getting on, not be as young as you were, patriarchal, senior,
  • What words describe a plant that is old?
    old, mature,
  • What words describe someone who is older than someone else?
    older, elder,
  • What words describe someone who is older than everyone else?
    oldest, eldest,
  • What words refer to being almost a particular age?
    be pushing, be getting on for,