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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For their eldest son Finley, 9, who was used to seeing his dad driving the boats and dropping him to school, it was a massive shift.

From BBC

"We've had more of a phased, gradual allowance of certain things with my eldest's smartphone."

From BBC

When my eldest reached school age, I couldn’t imagine sending him to a typical public school.

From The Wall Street Journal

He pleaded with staff at the Essex facility not to leave his eldest child, Greg, alone in his absence.

From BBC

Being the eldest, he always looks out for the family.

From Literature