what is the different between "eldest" and "oldest"?
the different between "oldest" and "eldest"
we use oldest with people and things, but we use eldest with people only
ex:Ahmed is my "eldest" OR "oldest" brother he is 20 years old.
ex: I live at the "eldest"part in the town.
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what is the different difference between "eldest" and "oldest"?
the different difference between "oldest" and "eldest"
we use oldest with people and things, but we use eldest with people only
ex:Ahmed is my "eldest" OR "oldest" brother he is 20 years old.
ex: I live at the "eldest"part in the town.
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I dont understand, you said ''eldest'' is used with people only but in the 2nd example you wrote
''ex: I live at the "eldest"part in the town.'' and that does not is referring to people. Is an error or ''eldest'' can be used too for places and things. Hope you answer thank you
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