eldest

[el-dist] / ˈɛl dɪst /

ADJECTIVE

older

Synonyms

STRONGEST

earlier

WEAK

elder first first-born former lower of a former period of an earlier time preceding prior senior

Antonyms

WEAK

younger

Example Sentences

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The eldest eventually had difficulties and had a serious falling out with his father; they remained estranged for years.

From MarketWatch

The eldest of three sons, his ambition, his mother said, was to see his younger brothers, Apu, 22, and Rithick, 16, "settled".

From BBC

Born in 1827, Stanley was the eldest of 10 children given free rein to develop their own thoughts and beliefs.

From BBC

With Guinnip being the eldest child, there wasn’t much question who would take over the farm.

From The Wall Street Journal

In January Macleod's eldest daughter captured her first images of the phenomena.

From BBC