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Bookmark or Share- Oldest vs. Eldest - Grammar.comThis grammar article aims to clear the confusion around eldest and oldest, and the appropriate usage of each of the two words. While both are superlative forms of old, the regular form is oldest and where we specifically refer to seniority in terms of age, we would rather say eldest and not oldest.
- Older and Oldest vs Elder and Eldest: The Difference - Merriam-WebsterElder/eldest and older/oldest both mean "more/most advanced in age." There's no controversy about these words, but there are a few important differences you should know before you get any older.
- Elder, eldest or older, oldest ? - Cambridge GrammarElder and eldest mean the same as older and oldest. We only use the adjectives elder and eldest before a noun (as attributive adjectives), and usually when talking about relationships within a family:
- Eldest - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.comUse the adjective eldest when you're describing people in terms of birth order: the oldest is the eldest. Your eldest friend is older than your other friends. You can also use the word as a noun, meaning "firstborn." Your mom might introduce you by saying, "This is my eldest."
- Elder, Eldest or Oldest – What’s the Difference? - twominenglish.com‘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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