veteran vs old-timer
old-timer vs veteranveteran and old-timer both are nouns.
veteran is an adjective but old-timer is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| veteran | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| old-timer | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
veteran and old-timer
are synonyms defined as:
- veteran and old-timer: an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
| veteran (noun) | old-timer (noun) |
|---|---|
| an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service | an elderly man |
| a person who has served in the armed forces | an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service |
| a serviceman who has seen considerable active service |
| veteran (adjective) | old-timer (adjective) |
|---|---|
| rendered competent through trial and experience |
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