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oldest

SayOHL-dist/ˈoʊldəst/UK/ˈəʊldəst/

Noun pluraloldests

2 meanings of oldest

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Superlative of old. Use this to point out the one that has lived or existed the longest.

    She is the oldest of three sisters.

    This is the oldest building in our town.

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  2. 2
    noun
    The child born first in a family, or the most senior person in a group.

    The oldest often helps look after the younger children.

    Among the three siblings, the oldest moved away first.

    Similareldest, firstborn

    Oppositeyoungest

    Note

oldest is a form of old

old, adjective: Having lived for many years and near the end of a normal life span. Full entry

Forms
oldolder comparativeoldest superlative
Spelling
old → oldest: add -est

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