26984 words

eldest

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
being the oldest of three or more people, especially within a family:

Examples:

Her eldest child is 14.
2
a person who is the oldest of three or more people:

Examples:

He was the eldest of four kids.
3
the oldest child in a family:

Examples:

My eldest is at college.
4
oldest (of three or more people, esp. within a family):

Examples:

He’s my eldest brother.

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