Oldest or eldest? Learn how to use these two easily confused words. Stop waiting, and click the play button to watch this vocabulary lesson now!
Eldestandelderare both derived from the adjectiveold,an Old English wordfrom the Anglian influence, “ald,” and the West Saxon “eald,” meaning “antique, mature or long in existence or use” from the 5th century. Eldestwas of Old English Mercian influence, “eldrost,” meaning most adva...
Elder/eldestandolder/oldestboth mean "more/most advanced in age." There's no controversy about these words, but there are a few important differences you should know before you get any older. 'Elder' and 'eldest' are only used to refer to persons, whereas 'older' and 'oldest' are used...