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eldest    音标拼音: ['ɛldəst]
a. 最年长的;年事最高的

最年长的;年事最高的

eldest
adj 1: first in order of birth; "the firstborn child" [synonym:
{firstborn}, {eldest}]
n 1: the offspring who came first in the order of birth [synonym:
{firstborn}, {eldest}]

Eldest \Eld"est\, a. [AS. yldest, superl. of eald old. See
{Elder}, a.]
1. Oldest; longest in duration. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]

2. Born or living first, or before the others, as a son,
daughter, brother, etc.; first in origin. See {Elder}. "My
lady's eldest son." --Shak.
[1913 Webster]

Their eldest historians are of suspected credit.
--Bp.
Stillingfleet.
[1913 Webster]

{Eldest hand} (Card Playing), the player on the dealer's left
hand. --R. A. Proctor.
[1913 Webster]


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  • Older and Oldest vs Elder and Eldest: The Difference - Merriam-Webster
    Elder 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 Grammar
    Elder 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:
  • Is It Correct to Say “Eldest” or “Oldest”? - Two Minute English
    When deciding between “eldest” and “oldest,” it’s important to know both are correct but used in different contexts “Oldest” refers to anyone or anything with the most age compared to others
  • Oldest vs. Eldest - Grammar. com
    This 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
  • Eldest vs. Oldest: The Greatest Difference - YourDictionary
    Is It Eldest Child or Oldest Child? The superlative adjectives eldest and oldest can both refer to a person with the most advanced age But in every other situation, these words aren't interchangeable If a family has three daughters, you can refer to the firstborn as the eldest or as the oldest
  • Elder, eldest (examples, how to use) - Speakspeak
    We use elder when we speak about two brothers or sisters (also called siblings), or two sons or daughters: the elder of the two siblings We use eldest when we speak about three or more brothers, sisters or siblings: the eldest of the four siblings Diana Spencer-Churchill was the eldest child of Winston and Clementine Churchill
  • eldest adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
    Definition of eldest adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
  • Eldest - definition of eldest by The Free Dictionary
    Define eldest eldest synonyms, eldest pronunciation, eldest translation, English dictionary definition of eldest adj Greatest in age or seniority See Usage Note at elder1 American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition
  • Eldest - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com
    Use 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 "
  • ELDEST Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of ELDEST is of the greatest age or seniority : oldest How to use eldest in a sentence





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