17
elder(adjective, rank, post, status, age)
15
senior(adjective, rank, post, status, age)
8
eldest(adjective, rank, post, status, age)
8
old(adjective, venerable, early, antique, aged)
7
aged(adjective, old, venerable, early, antique)
7
earlier(adjective, senior, oldest, more aged)
7
elderly(adjective, old, venerable, early, antique)
7
first(adjective, rank, post, status, age)
6
first-born(adjective, rank, post, status, age)
6
major(adjective, rank, post, status, age)
5
oldest(adjective, senior)
5
preceding(adjective, senior, oldest)
5
prior(adjective, senior, oldest)
5
superior(adjective, rank, post, status, age)
4
ancient(adjective, old, early, antique, aged)
4
big
4
former(adjective, senior, oldest)
3
Old
3
adult(adjective, big)
3
fore(adjective, rank, post, status, age)
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