eldest
beginnerA1/ˈɛldɪst/ · el-dest
The oldest or firstborn in a family or group.
Meanings
The oldest or firstborn in a family or group.
ایک خاندان یا گروپ میں سب سے بڑا یا پہلے پیدا ہونے والا۔
بڑا
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Common Collocations
- eldest child
- eldest sibling
- eldest member
Example Sentences
She is the eldest of three siblings.
وہ تین بہن بھائیوں میں سب سے بڑی ہے۔
Woh teen behn bhaiyon mein sab se bari hai.
The eldest son inherited the family business.
بڑے بیٹے نے خاندانی کاروبار وراثت میں لیا۔
Bade betay ne khandani karobar virasat mein liya.
In many cultures, the eldest daughter has special responsibilities.
بہت سی ثقافتوں میں، بڑی بیٹی پر خصوصی ذمہ داریاں ہوتی ہیں۔
Bohat si saqafatoun mein, badi beti par khusoosi zimmedariyan hoti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'eldest' as the one who is the 'old' in the family or group.
Imagine a family photo where the oldest child stands proudly in the front.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "ealdest" — oldest
First known use: 12th century
The word 'eldest' developed from Old English 'ealdest', which is a superlative form of 'eald', meaning old.