[Grammar] Elder Vs. Older

[Genesis Valencia]

Hi! I just want to confirm something about the difference between ELDER and OLDER.
When do we use ELDER and When do we use OLDER?

Thank you in advance!

 

[billmcd]

Hi! I just want to confirm something about the difference between ELDER and OLDER.
When do we use ELDER and When do we use OLDER?

Thank you in advance!

"Older" is the comparative form of the adjective "old" ("James is older than John".). "Elder" can be used as a noun and most often in its plural form ("We have been taught to respect our elders.") and as an adjective (I'd like you to meet John's elder brother, James".)

 

[charliedeut]

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[Genesis Valencia]

Also, note that your meaningful title has provided a number of "Similar Threads", as you will see if you scroll down the screen.

Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the the reminder too. I was not aware of that.