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- pronunciation:
- sin
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
being the older of two male relatives having the same name. The word "Senior," often written as "Sr.," is used after the name of a father whose son has the same name.
She was nervous about meeting Philip Carr Senior, her future father-in-law.Mark T. Smith, Sr. is the father of Mark T. Smith, Jr.- antonyms:
- junior
- similar words:
- elder, older
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| definition 2: |
having served longer at a job or position.
Laurie is a senior member of the club.- antonyms:
- junior
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| definition 3: |
of higher rank.
Mr. Scott is a senior officer.- synonyms:
- superior
- antonyms:
- junior, lower, subordinate
- similar words:
- chief, foremost, paramount
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| definition 4: |
relating to a person or class in the final year of high school or college.
Awards were given to members of the senior class.- similar words:
- final, last
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| related words: |
old |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person who is the older of two.
I am his senior by three years.- synonyms:
- elder
- antonyms:
- junior
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| definition 2: |
a person who is higher in rank than someone else.
I am her senior at the factory because I have worked there longer.- synonyms:
- superior
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| definition 3: |
a student in the last year of high school or college.
The seniors will graduate in June. |
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