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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.

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Last updated: August 31, 2024 • 22987 views

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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Last updated: November 03, 2024

Oct 2, 2019 ... "I have an elder brother" is correct. However, I think when a person says this phrase he means that he has only ONE elder brother. Hence we have two objects.
May 31, 2015 ... I have an elder brother. Having a brother is like owning an invisible set of armour. He always has an eye on you. Scene 1. When he was 15.
Jun 15, 2024 ... I am a US citizen. I have an elder brother and elder sister both married with kids around teenage that live in Pakistan.
Feb 7, 2017 ... I have an elder brother and an elder sister.The below mentioned are the benefits of having an elder sibling/being the baby of the family ...
Jan 12, 2017 ... I have an elder brother who tried really hard to get into IIT but could not. My dad was quite upset with him. In fact, he was always upset ...
Jul 1, 2021 ... So, I Want to the Fortnite Crew subscription pack and I don't want my brother to know. I have an elder brother and I play Fortnite on his ...
I'm so glad I have an elder brother in my life like you or else I might not actually be able to see how wonderful life can be. You made every single day...
Oct 4, 2016 ... I have an elder brother, who is 17, and a little brother, who is 4. My elder brother has had all sorts of problems since he was about 12 or ...
Oct 20, 2024 ... 25 votes, 11 comments. I'm from Gujarat, and I have an elder brother (let's call him X), who is married to a lawyer (we'll call her Y).
Sep 3, 2018 ... I have an elder brother also that was diagnosed with Parkinson's about six months ago so on an emotional level the future looked quite ...

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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 [+]
Last updated: November 03, 2024

Oct 2, 2019 ... I have an older brother means just that. If you have more than one, then you say I have x older brothers. The other two sentences are quite ...
Jul 19, 2022 ... 137 likes, 15 comments - colleencampbellwx on July 19, 2022: "How you know I have an older brother… Joe, it didn't take ya long haha.
Dec 6, 2014 ... How to say I have an older brother? I have one Japanese friend? おにさんがひとります？Any help would be appreciated! Archived post.
Jun 27, 2022 ... 5224 likes, 28 comments - vin_tra on June 27, 2022: "I have an older brother who is not bald. This was the best part of the east coast trip!
Jun 5, 2024 ... My dad just told me 25(f) I have an older brother 26(m). My dad just told me that I have an older half brother. I am 25(f) and live in ...
May 9, 2019 ... ... m dreaming of finding out I have an older brother and having very long detailed dreams could this mean something? All related (37). Recommended.
Apr 10, 2018 ... I have an older brother, I need to get a photo with all three of us for sure! Adrian Broughton and 162 others. 󰤥 163. 󰤦 14. 󰤧. Bernice Ekua ...
Apr 2, 2022 ... Just found out I have an older brother. tl,dr: dad had a kid while in the service, never told us and recently passed away. The news has ...
Mar 15, 2017 ... I have an older brother and an older sister so I can tell you a few things based on my experience. * An older sibling is a role model ...
'I'm a happy person. I have an older brother': bit.ly/2vT2r0s.

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I have an elder brother.

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