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oldest

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/ˈoʊldəst/ · old-est

having lived for a long time; most ancient.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having lived for a long time; most ancient.

بہت لمبے عرصے سے زندہ رہنا؛ سب سے قدیم۔

سب سے پرانا

sab se purana

Synonyms

most ancientearliestlongest-livedقدیم ترینسب سے قدیمبڑا

Antonyms

youngestnewestlatestسب سے کم عمرنیاحالیہ

Common Collocations

  • oldest tradition
  • oldest member
  • oldest tree

Example Sentences

He is the oldest member of the family.

وہ خاندان کا سب سے پرانا رکن ہے۔

Woh khandan ka sab se purana rukun hai.

This is the oldest building in the city.

یہ شہر کی سب سے پرانی عمارت ہے۔

Yeh shehar ki sab se purani imarat hai.

The oldest traditions are often the most respected.

سب سے پرانی روایات اکثر سب سے زیادہ عزت کی جاتی ہیں۔

Sab se purani rivaayatein aksar sab se zyada izzat ki jaati hain.

Easily Confused With

elder:Elder refers to someone who is older than another, while oldest is the superlative form indicating the most old.

Word Family

old
adjectiveپرانا
elder
nounبڑوں
age
nounعمر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an old tree - the oldest has the thickest trunk.

Visualize a large, ancient tree with gnarled branches.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

وہ بزرگ بھی کیا کرتے ہیں شوق سے، جب زندگی کے سب سے پرانے راستوں پر چلتے ہیں۔

Woh buzurg bhi kya karte hain shauq se, jab zindagi ke sab se purane raaston par chalte hain.

What do the elders do gladly, when they walk on the oldest paths of life?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پرانی دیوانگیاں نہیں بھولتا۔

Purani diwaangiyaan nahin bhoolta.

Old madness is not forgotten.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "ealdest" — most old

First known use: 13th century

The word 'oldest' is derived from Old English 'eald', meaning 'old', and has evolved in form but retains the same meaning in modern English.