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oldtimer vs greybeard

greybeard vs oldtimer

oldtimer and greybeard both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oldtimer Yes No No No
greybeard Yes No No No
As nouns, greybeard is a hypernym of oldtimer; that is, greybeard is a word with a broader meaning than oldtimer:
  • oldtimer: an elderly man
  • greybeard: a man who is very old
Other hypernyms of oldtimer include graybeard, Methuselah, old man.
oldtimer (noun) greybeard (noun)
an elderly man a stoneware drinking jug with a long neck; decorated with a caricature of Cardinal Bellarmine (17th century)
an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service a man who is very old
Difference between oldtimer and greybeard

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