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1. 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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3. twominenglish.com › elder-vs-eldest-vs-oldestElder, Eldest or Oldest – What’s the Difference?

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Elder and eldest are used in relation to people, particularly within the same family. ‘Elder’ refers to someone who is older than you in your family or sibling group. For example, ‘My elder brother is a lawyer.’. On the other hand, ‘eldest’ is used to refer to the oldest person in a group of siblings. For instance, ‘My eldest ...

4. speakspeak.com › elder-eldestElder, eldest (examples, how to use) - Speakspeak

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   We can use elder and eldest as an alternative to older and oldest to explain the order of birth of family members. We use elder when we speak about two brothers or sisters (also called siblings), or two sons or daughters: his elder brother, his elder sister. their eldest son, their eldest daughter, their eldest child.

5. 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

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   Oct 12, 2024 · Elder and Eldest: 'Elder' and 'eldest' are terms used to indicate seniority or familial relationships, typically within the same family. Elder: Refers to a person of greater age or seniority within a family or social group. For example, 'My elder brother is a doctor.' Eldest: Refers to the person who was born first or before the others in a ...

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › eldestELDEST - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   English-Spanish. adjective: [child] mayor [...] See entry See more languages. The eldest person in a group is the one who was born before all the others. New from Collins. Question: 1. -. Score: FRUIT.

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   What is the difference between Elder and eldest?

   • Elder and eldest are used in relation to people, particularly within the same family. ‘Elder’ refers to someone who is older than you in your family or sibling group. For example, ‘My elder brother is a lawyer.’ On the other hand, ‘eldest’ is used to refer to the oldest person in a group of siblings. For instance, ‘My eldest sister is a doctor.’

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   What does eldest mean in English?

   • Eldest refers to the firstborn in a family, not the senior member of a group. Correctly using eldest: “He is the eldest son.” Incorrect usage: “He is the eldest employee.” Remember, don’t use elder or eldest for things, only for people. So, it’s incorrect to say “the elder tree.” Instead, say “the older tree.” This keeps your language precise.

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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.

   Elder, Eldest or Oldest – What’s the Difference? - GRAMMARIST

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   How old is the eldest person?

   • The eldest is 8 years old. · The one with the beard is the eldest son of Tom. (you can’t say oldest because that could mean the person himself is old) · The eldest person in this group is my mother. (in age but not necessarily first person to join the group) Oldest can be referred to any object or person that are unrelated to each other.

   Oldest vs. Eldest - Grammar.com

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   What is the eldest person in a group?

   • The eldest person in a group is the one who was born before all the others. [...] • oldest, first, first-born, earliest born [...] These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins. Read more She is only now working her way back into her eldest son's life.

   ELDEST - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

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   Where did eldest come from?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective eldest is in the Old English period (pre-1150). eldest is a word inherited from Germanic. eldfather, n. Old English–1634 eldmother, n.

   eldest, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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

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   Elder, eldest, older and oldest all refer to the age or maturity of an individual person or subject from among two or more. As adjectives, elder and eldest are similar in use to older and oldest, except that they work almost exclusively in reference to people—usually family members. Older is also often used in reference to people, but of ...