ஆங்கிலம்

elderly

gb/ˈɛldɚli/ us/ˈɛldɚli/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1900
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective A2 property
1

Old, usually past middle age

Old in age, usually past middle age.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] is elderly
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'elderly' with 'elder', which is more formal or refers to a respected older person in a community.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
aged (Neutral, formal-sounding; often used in official contexts.) | senior (Common in American English, sometimes implying respect.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
young (Refers to someone in the early part of life, the opposite of elderly.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
elderly man |elderly woman |elderly couple |care for the elderly |elderly population
கருப்பொருள்கள்
age |people |daily life |core_vocabulary |daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The elderly woman walked slowly across the street.
  • Many elderly people enjoy gardening.
  • He volunteers at a center for the elderly.
  • The city has programs to help its elderly residents.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The elderly man lives alone.
  • She helps an elderly neighbor.
  • I saw an elderly couple in the park.
  • The bus has seats for elderly people.
பெயர்ச்சொல் A2 entity
2

Older people collectively

People who are old, seen as a group.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the elderly
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners mistakenly add an 's' and say 'elderlies', which is incorrect in standard English.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
seniors (Common in American English; can sound more respectful.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
youth (Refers to young people collectively.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
care for the elderly |rights of the elderly |services for the elderly
கருப்பொருள்கள்
age |society |core_vocabulary |relationships
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The government is improving healthcare for the elderly.
  • The park has benches designed for the elderly.
  • Programs for the elderly are funded by local taxes.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The city helps the elderly.
  • The home cares for the elderly.
  • We visit the elderly at Christmas.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
elderly
IPA
GB/ˈɛldɚli/
US/ˈɛldɚli/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
eld - erly (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (eld)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: elderly
Noun
  • Base: elderly
  • Plural: elderlies, elderly
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
elderlies noun
Core family
old adjective A1 elder noun B1
சொற்றொடர்கள்

care for the elderly

1
/kˈɛɹ fɚ ðə ˈɛldɚli/
fixed phrase

Help and support old people

To give help and support to old people.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She works for an organization that cares for the elderly.
  • Caring for the elderly can be both rewarding and challenging.

elderly care

1
/ˈɛldɚli kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase

Services for older people

Help and services given to old people.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Elderly care is becoming an important issue in many countries.
  • She is studying nursing with a focus on elderly care.

homes for the elderly

1
/hˈoʊmz fɚ ðə ˈɛldɚli/
fixed phrase

Residences for old people needing care

Places where old people live and get help if they cannot live alone.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Many homes for the elderly offer medical services.
  • They visited a home for the elderly to volunteer.

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