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eldest

UK
/ˈɛl.dɪst/
US
/ˈɛl.dɪst/

Translations

eldestnoun
eldests
pl
UK
/ˈɛldɪst/
US
/ˈɛldɪst/
Their eldest was born in 2001.
Их первенец родился в 2001 году.
The eldest in the family always makes important decisions.
Старший в семье всегда принимает важные решения.
Synonyms
primogenitor
first child
senior
oldest
firstborn
Antonyms
youngest
eldestadjective
eldest
Super.
UK
/ˈɛl.dɪst/
US
/ˈɛl.dɪst/
She is the eldest daughter in the family.
Она старшая дочь в семье.
Synonyms
senior
most senior
firstborn
oldest
Antonyms
youngest
elderadjective

eldest

Super.

elder
Comp.
eldest
Super.
UK
/ˈɛl.də/
US
/ˈɛl.dɚ/
The elder brother always looked out for his siblings.
Старший брат всегда заботился о своих братьях и сестрах.
Additional translations
пожилой
взрослый
Synonyms
older
advanced in age
more mature
senior
Antonyms
younger

Definitions

eldestnoun
The oldest member of a group, especially among siblings in a family.
As the eldest, she often took care of her younger brothers and sisters.
eldestadjective
Being the oldest in a group of people, especially among siblings or family members.
She is the eldest daughter in her family.
elderadjective
Of a greater age; older.
She is the elder of the two siblings.
Having authority or status due to age or experience.
The elder members of the community were consulted for their wisdom.
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