tbentsen77
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I'm aware that we use 'elder' in stead of 'older' when talking about family relations, e.g.:
My elder brother
my eldest sister
But does this rule apply only when dealing with family? How about a relationship between friends?
Would the correct sentence be:
a) My oldest friend (as in my longest lasting friendship)
OR
b) My eldest friend
And how about:
c) My friend is older than me VS. d) My friend is elder than me
Can anyone help, please?
My elder brother
my eldest sister
But does this rule apply only when dealing with family? How about a relationship between friends?
Would the correct sentence be:
a) My oldest friend (as in my longest lasting friendship)
OR
b) My eldest friend
And how about:
c) My friend is older than me VS. d) My friend is elder than me
Can anyone help, please?