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Meaning of eldest

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

eldest

Pronunciation:/ˈɛldɪst/

noun

Definitions

  1. The eldest child in a family, or individual in a group.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a player) Receiving cards from the dealer first, before any other players.

  2. (of a hand) Having higher, or superior cards.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.

    Example: an old abandoned building;  an old friend

  2. Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.

    Example: I find that an old toothbrush is good to clean the keyboard with.

  3. Having existed or lived for the specified time.

    Example: How old are they? She’s five years old and he's seven. We also have a young teen and a two-year-old child.

  4. (heading) Of an earlier time.