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elderly (adjective)

old or aging.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an ELDER person who is Love-lY. ELDER + LY = ELDERLY. This helps you remember it's a polite and respectful word...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'elderly' for things. → Using 'old' for things.

Saying 'an elderly' as a noun. → Saying 'an elderly person'.

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