elderly
/ˈeldərli/
el · der · ly
ˈeld · ər · li
English Definition
adj. old
Significado en Español
anciano, mayor
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người già, cao tuổi
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Example Sentence
The elderly need care.
老年人需要关爱。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
elder(older)+ly(adj).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “elderly” in the following sentence: The elderly gentleman walked slowly across the park.
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A
ancient
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B
young
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C
aged
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D
youthful
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C — aged.
“elderly” means adj. old
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ man walked slowly with the help of a wooden cane.
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A
youthful
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B
infant
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C
elderly
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D
newborn
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C — elderly.
“elderly” means adj. old
Common questions about “elderly”
What does “elderly” mean?
elderly — adj. old. In Chinese: 年老的，年长的.
How do you pronounce “elderly”?
elderly is pronounced /ˈeldərli/. It breaks into 3 syllables: el · der · ly.
How do you use “elderly” in a sentence?
The elderly need care. (老年人需要关爱。)
What are synonyms for “elderly”?
aged, senior — all close in meaning to elderly (adj. old).
Is “elderly” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. elderly appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “elderly”?
elder(older)+ly(adj).
