Ulder vs. Older — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Published on September 3, 2023
Ulder is an incorrect spelling. The right spelling is Older, referring to having lived or existed for a longer time.
Which is correct: Ulder or Older
How to spell Older?
Ulder
Incorrect Spelling
Older
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Ulder and Older
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Key Differences
Think of "gold," which sounds like "old," and treasure things that are older.
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Remember "Old" as a familiar word, and then add "-er."
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"Old" has been around for a long time, just like things that are older.
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"Ulder" sounds like "ultra," but "older" is about age.
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"U" is an unfamiliar start for age-related terms, while "O" for "Old" is classic.
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Definitions
Older
Having lived or existed for a greater length of time.
My older brother is thirty.
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Older
Comparative form of old, indicating age or seniority.
John is older than Mary.
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Older
Advanced in years; aged.
The older generation remembers a time without smartphones.
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Older
Having been established or known for a long time.
The older traditions are still cherished.
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Older
Indicating one's senior in age or tenure.
She is the older of the two sisters.
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Older
Having lived or existed for a relatively long time; far advanced in years or life.
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Older
Of or relating to a long life or to people who have had long lives
A ripe old age.
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Older
Having or exhibiting the physical characteristics of age
A prematurely old face.
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Older
Having or exhibiting the wisdom of age; mature
A child who is old for his years.
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Older
Having lived or existed for a specified length of time
She was 12 years old.
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Older
Skilled or able through long experience; practiced
He is an old hand at doing home repairs.
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Older
Belonging to a remote or former period in history; ancient
Old fossils.
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Older
Often Old Being the earlier or earliest of two or more related objects, stages, versions, or periods.
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Older
Having become slower in flow and less vigorous in action. Used of a river.
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Older
Having become simpler in form and of lower relief. Used of a landform.
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Older
Used as an intensive
Come back any old time. Don't give me any ol' excuse.
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Older
, elder, senior
My older brother and I are Catholic twins. He’s older by eleven months, not quite a year older than me.
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Older
Advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables);
Aged members of the society
Elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper
Senior citizen
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Older
Used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son;
Bill Adams, Sr.
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FAQs
What is the verb form of Older?
There isn't a verb form of "older." "Old" is an adjective.
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Which vowel is used before Older?
Depends on context. "An" before a vowel sound, "a" before a consonant.
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What is the singular form of Older?
Older is an adjective, so it doesn't have a singular or plural.
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Which conjunction is used with Older?
Depends on context. Any conjunction can be used.
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Why is it called Older?
It's the comparative form of "old," indicating a greater age.
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What is the plural form of Older?
Adjectives in English don't typically have plural forms.
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Is the word “Older” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It's an adjective and wouldn't typically be an object.
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Which determiner is used with Older?
"This," "that," "my," etc., depending on context.
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Which preposition is used with Older?
"Than" when comparing ages, as in "older than."
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What is the second form of Older?
Older (though this doesn't apply as it's not a verb).
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What is the third form of Older?
Oldest (though this doesn't apply as it's not a verb).
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
