B2
aging vs elderly
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| agingadjective/ˈeɪ.dʒɪŋ/ | Meaning becoming older, especially when more people in a group are old | Goes with aging population | Example Japan has an aging population, so it needs more nurses and care homes. |
| elderlyadjective/ˈel.dər.li/ | Meaning Polite word for a person who is old. | Goes with — | Example An elderly man gave me directions to the station. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Caring for parents can be stressful, especially for people with young children.