How to Pronounce Senior
Senior
'sinjər
Syllables:
sen·ior
Part of speech:
noun adjective
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Definition
Senior means older or having a higher position than others.
Examples
- She is a senior student in her school.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| senior management | collocation | SEnior manAGEment | The senior management team approved the new policy. |
| senior citizen | collocation | SEnior CITizen | Many senior citizens enjoy discounts at the museum. |
| senior partner | collocation | SEnior PARTner | The senior partner leads the law firm effectively. |
| senior year | collocation | SEnior YEAR | She plans to study abroad in her senior year. |
Fun Fact
The word 'senior' comes from Latin, meaning 'older,' and was originally used to distinguish between a father and son with the same name, like 'John Senior' and 'John Junior.'
Word Family
noun
senior
A person who is older or has a higher rank or position.
"My senior at work helped me learn the new system."
adjective
senior
Older or having a higher rank or position than someone else.
"She is the senior manager in our department."
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