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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 • 23298 views

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

"I have an elder brother"

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

Alternatives:

  • I have an older brother.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I have an older brother."

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