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I have an elder brother vs I have an older brother.

Both sentences are correct, but "I have an older brother" is more common. "Older" is the standard term to refer to a sibling who was born before you.

Explained by Michele A.
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: August 31, 2024

I have an elder brother

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that you have a brother who is older than you.

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Igarashi thought of me as an elder brother.
And I remember you had an elder brother.
You have an elder brother... who's in prison, don't you?
I was the responsible elder brother.
I have finally learned what happened from my elder brother
The pretty girl didn't like her elder brother.
No, it's my elder brother Pierre.
This is my wife's elder brother.
And you make an example out of his elder brother.
I am the elder brother, Kurn.
My only elder brother died here.
Ji-hoon is my elder brother, I'm Sae-hoon.
L am the departed's elder brother...
The company is managed by my elder brother.
And your elder brother hasn't married yet.
My elder brother knew all about healing herbs.
- An ideal elder brother, then.
He's talking about his elder brother, your uncle and namesake.
The prince, his elder brother, is confined to a madhouse.
you cant deduct your elder brother's money?

Alternatives:

I have an older brother.

I have an older brother.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that you have a brother who is older than you.

Show examples from the web [+]

I have an older brother, you know.
I wish I would have had an older brother.
I thought it'd be good for Chris, you know to have an older brother.
I have an older brother too but my father kicked him out.
At Frattocchie I have an older brother, Benito Married to Rosa Muretto.
A dad, an older brother.
He just needs an older brother.
For you, as an older brother.
I've always thought of him as an older brother.
Robert has two sons and Renly has an older brother.
I seem to remember she has an older brother.
He was kind of like an older brother.
I have an older brother, and I choose not to know him.
I have an older brother, too, named David.
You say I have an older brother?
I thought petey was your older brother.
He really looked after us, kind of like an older brother.
But when Yamato was born, he turned into an older brother.
a father, an older brother.
I'm not alone. I have an older brother,

Alternatives:

I have an elder brother.

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