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senior

adjective B2 Neutral

Meaning

The term "senior" refers to someone who holds a higher position or has more experience in a particular field, often used to describe employees or students in advanced stages of their careers or education.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "senior" with "junior," which indicates a lower level of experience or rank.

Example Sentences

Are you interested in applying for the senior manager position ?
My senior colleague helped me finish the project on time .
The senior manager approved the new company policy yesterday .

Word in Context

Mark is a senior member of the marketing team and he has worked at the company for eight years . He sat with the new intern to explain the current project and showed some examples from past campaigns . Although the meeting was short , he gave clear advice about planning and time management . The team has been relying on his experience since the project started , and people often ask him for help . If a problem appears , he usually stays calm and suggests practical steps to solve it .

Common Phrases

senior manager senior citizen senior year

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