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Elder vs. Older
Elder
/ˈeldə/Examples:
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Older
/ˈəʊldər/Examples:
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Elder often implies seniority and is used more in the context of relationships within a family or community, like elder brother.
- Older is a comparative form that is generally used when comparing age without implying hierarchy or authority.
- Remember that elder is often used as a title or to show respect, while older is purely an age comparison.
- In situations where family or lineage is emphasized, elder is more appropriate.
- Older does not have any connotation of respect or formal position.
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