What's the Difference Between Older and Elder in English?

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  This is an All Ears English Podcast, episode 2669. What's the difference between older and elder in English?

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  On today's episode, we answer a listener question about the difference between the words older and elder.

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  How do you know the difference and which is more commonly used?

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  Find out today.

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