A1 adjective Neutro #2,524 mais comum

elder

/ˈɛldər/

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

Exemplos

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1

My elder brother is a doctor in the city.

My older brother is a doctor in the city.

2

It is important to seek advice from the elder members of the community.

It is important to seek advice from the older members of the community.

3

Is she your elder or younger sister?

Is she your older or younger sister?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
elder
Adjetivo
elder
Relacionado
eldership
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Dica de memorização

Remember that 'Elder' starts with 'E' like 'Early'—the elder child is the one who arrived early in the family.

Quiz rápido

Sarah is the ___ of the two sisters.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: elder

Exemplos

1

My elder brother is a doctor in the city.

everyday

My older brother is a doctor in the city.

2

It is important to seek advice from the elder members of the community.

formal

It is important to seek advice from the older members of the community.

3

Is she your elder or younger sister?

informal

Is she your older or younger sister?

4

The elder generation often holds different values than the youth.

academic

The older generation often holds different values than the youth.

5

The elder partner in the law firm decided to retire this year.

business

The more senior partner in the law firm decided to retire this year.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
elder
Adjetivo
elder
Relacionado
eldership

Colocações comuns

elder brother older brother
elder sister older sister
respect your elders show respect to older people
elder statesman an experienced and respected political leader
the elder son the son who was born first

Frases Comuns

respect your elders

be polite and listen to older people

elder of the church

a person holding a position of authority in a religious group

the elder of the two

the one who is older when comparing two people

Frequentemente confundido com

elder vs older

'Older' can describe people or things, while 'elder' is only used for people, usually within a family.

elder vs elderly

'Elderly' is a polite way to say a person is old, whereas 'elder' describes a comparative relationship or rank.

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Notas de uso

The word 'elder' is primarily used before a noun (attributive use). Unlike 'older', you cannot use 'elder' with the word 'than' (e.g., you cannot say 'He is elder than me').

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Erros comuns

Learners often try to use 'elder' in comparisons with 'than'. Always use 'older' for 'older than' structures.

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Dica de memorização

Remember that 'Elder' starts with 'E' like 'Early'—the elder child is the one who arrived early in the family.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old English 'eldra', which is the comparative form of 'eald' (old).

Padrões gramaticais

Used only before a noun (e.g., my elder sister). Cannot be used in the comparative structure 'X is elder than Y'. Can function as a noun in the plural form 'elders'.
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Contexto cultural

In many traditional cultures, 'elders' are viewed as the keepers of wisdom and are given special authority in decision-making.

Quiz rápido

Sarah is the ___ of the two sisters.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: elder

Frases relacionadas

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