"Eldest" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Eldest" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Eldest" Meaning

The word "eldest" refers to the oldest of a family, group, or category. It is often used to describe the order of birth or age within a group of siblings. For example: "My eldest brother is a doctor."

"Eldest" Examples

Usage Examples for "Eldest"


My eldest brother is leaving for college next month. (Here, "eldest" refers to the oldest sibling.)
She is the eldest child in the family. (In this example, "eldest" is used to describe the oldest of the siblings.)
Who is the eldest member of the team? (In this case, "eldest" is used to ask about the oldest member of a group.)
The eldest of the three siblings was responsible for caring for the younger two. (Here, "eldest" is used to describe the oldest sibling's role.)
The eldest son took over the family business when his father passed away. (In this example, "eldest" is used to describe the role of the oldest son.)

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