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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

eldest

/ˈɛldɪst/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.69 in modern English

Syllables
eld-est
IPA
/ˈɛldɪst/
7
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

superlative form of old: most old; greatest in age or seniority.

adj

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

adj

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

noun

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

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

eldests (plural)

Phrases

dwarf eldest daughter

Synonyms

oldest firstborn

Questions

How do you pronounce eldest?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛldɪst/.
What does eldest mean?
superlative form of old: most old; greatest in age or seniority.

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