| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| elder | (adjective) used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son | Synonyms: older, sr. |
| elderly | (adjective) advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables) | Synonyms: aged, older, senior |
| eldest | (adjective) first in order of birth | Synonyms: firstborn |