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Which word is correct in the sentence: He is the oldest (or the eldest) child in the family. If I am not mistaken the word "eldest" goes with the noun. I would use it here.










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    Possible duplicate of What's the difference between "eldest" and "oldest"?
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    Possible duplicate of What's the difference between "eldest" and "oldest"?
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Possible duplicate of What's the difference between "eldest" and "oldest"?
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