Eldest Meaning
/ˈɛldɪst/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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adjsuperlative form of old: most old; greatest in age or seniority.
"The eldest son was usually given the name of his paternal grandfather, later children those of other relatives."— 1945, E[lizabeth] G[idley] Withycombe, “Introduction”, in The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page xiii:
adj(of a player) Receiving cards from the dealer first, before any other players.
adj(of a hand) Having higher, or superior cards.
"Each player draws a card, and the lowest becomes eldest hand."— 2003, The Card Game Set, Thunder Bay Press:
nounThe eldest child in a family, or individual in a group.
Sentence Examples
The eldest sister acted in place of the mother.
The king's eldest son is the heir to the throne.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ child inherited the family heirlooms after the parents passed away.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ sister acted in place of the mother.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ child inherited the family heirlooms after the parents passed away.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ sister acted in place of the mother.