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   Eldest. Eldest is the second novel in The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini and the sequel to Eragon. It was first published in hardcover on August 23, 2005, and was released in paperback in September 2006. [1] Eldest has been released in an audiobook format, [2] and as an ebook. [3] Like Eragon, Eldest became a New York Times bestseller ...

2. www.goodreads.com › book › showEldest (The Inheritance Cycle, #2) by Christopher Paolini ...

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   Aug 23, 2005 · “Eldest Book Review” The book Eldest by Christopher Paolini is a book about a dragon and his rider. The two, intertwined by the magic of thought, journey through the land to Ellemera to study the arts of magic as he prepares to face off against the belligerent tyrant Galbatorix. The book had many interesting twists and turns.

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   • Author: Christopher Paolini

3. grammarist.com › usage › elder-eldestElder, Eldest or Oldest – What’s the Difference? - GRAMMARIST

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   Eldest as an Adjective. Use eldest as a descriptive adjective before nouns that describe the oldest or most elder family member. It is exclusively used with people. For example: Michael is the eldest brother of all his siblings. My great-grandfather is the eldest living member of the family. Eldest as a Noun

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4. correctme.org › oldest-or-eldest-which-one-is-correctOldest or eldest – which one is correct? - Free Grammar Checker

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   Although only a letter distinguishes oldest from eldest, there is a slight difference in their meanings. Both words stem from the adjective old, which has a broad scope as it refers to knowing something or someone for a long time and being of a particular age. It might be also a synonym of the word former. Thus, the superlative oldest covers ...

5. www.difference.wiki › eldest-vs-oldestEldest vs. Oldest: What’s the Difference?

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   Eldest is specifically used for the oldest child or member within a family, emphasizing birth order. Oldest, on the other hand, is a more general term that applies to the most senior or aged person or thing in any group or category.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › eldest_adjeldest, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   Old English. The earliest known use of the adjective eldest is in the Old English period (pre-1150). eldest is a word inherited from Germanic. See etymology.

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   • Eldest is the second novel in The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini and the sequel to Eragon. It was first published in hardcover on August 23, 2005, and was released in paperback in September 2006. [ 1] Eldest has been released in an audiobook format, [ 2] and as an ebook. [ 3] Like Eragon, Eldest became a New York Times bestseller. [ 3]

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   What is the difference between oldest and eldest?

   • Both words stem from the adjective old, which has a broad scope as it refers to knowing something or someone for a long time and being of a particular age. It might be also a synonym of the word former. Thus, the superlative oldest covers all that meanings. Eldest, on the other hand, is used especially within a family topic.

   Oldest or eldest – which form is correct? What is the difference?

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   What does eldest mean in a sentence?

   • Eldest refers to age, usually in respect of seniority, and is almost always used in reference to people within the same family. It literally means “most grown up” and can be used as both an adjective and a noun. Use eldest as a descriptive adjective before nouns that describe the oldest or most elder family member.

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   How to choose between Elder and eldest in a sentence?

   • In order to properly choose between elder and eldest or older and oldest, you need to know what function they serve within a sentence in relation to the other words. Eldest refers to age, usually in respect of seniority, and is almost always used in reference to people within the same family.

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   Where do older and eldest come from?

   • Let’s find out! Oldest and eldest– where do they come from? Although the word oldest and its comparative form older are more common, eldest and elder were used in Old English. They stem from the word eldra, denoting an older person or someone of a higher rank or seniority.

   Oldest or eldest – which form is correct? What is the difference?

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   What is eldest based on?

   • Eldest begins following several important events in Eragon. The story is the continued adventures of Eragon and his dragon Saphira, centering on their journey to the realm of the Elves in order to further Eragon's training as a Dragon Rider.

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › grammar › british-grammarElder, eldest or older, oldest ? - Cambridge Grammar

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   Elder, eldest or older, oldest ? - English Grammar Today - a reference to written and spoken English grammar and usage - Cambridge Dictionary