Meaning of eldest in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɛldəst/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    eldest

    Definitions

    1. first in order of birth

    Examples

    • « the firstborn child »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    eldest

    Definitions

    1. the offspring who came first in the order of birth

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  • « Well, when you're the youngest of five, parents kind of lose interest more and more through the children. I think my eldest brother was under loads of pressure to do something amazing with his life, but by the time I came around they were like, 'Well, let's hope he doesn't kill a guy.' »
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  • « I'm not a good father and they're not children any more the eldest is in his fifties. My relationship with their mothers broke down and, because of what the law was, they went with their mothers and were imbued with their mothers' morality in life and they were not my people any more. »
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