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Fizzi Posted 19 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

Eldest or oldest



Would somebody please help me with the English?

Regards,

Fizzi

1. My eldest son is a doctor or My oldest son is a doctor. Which one is right? Would somebody please give examples of sentences with the correct use of "eldest" and "oldest"?
  

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Either is fine here, Fizzi. 'Elder' and 'eldest' are used only for human siblings and offspring, and in older periods for parent to differentiate from offspring of the same name ( Pliny the Elder ). Both words are dying a slow, silent death.

— Mister Micawber

  • Either is fine here, Fizzi.
  • 'Elder' and 'eldest' are used only for human siblings and offspring, and in older periods for parent to differentiate from offspring of the same name ( Pliny the Elder ).
  • Both words are dying a slow, silent death.
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Either is fine here, Fizzi. 'Elder' and 'eldest' are used only for human siblings and offspring, and in older periods for parent to differentiate from offspring of the same name (Pliny the Elder). Both words are dying a slow, silent death.
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Thanks Mister Micawber.
Regards,
Fizzi
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