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firstborn Antonyms
Opposite of firstborn
Because the opposite of firstborn shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
First in the order of birth; eldest among a parent's children or offspring.
Usage Example
"Their lastborn son inherited the family estate in accordance with traditional custom."
Strongest
lastborn
youngest
• noun (Context 2)
The first child or offspring born to a parent or couple; the eldest child.
Usage Example
"As the lastborn in a large household, she often helped look after her younger siblings."
Strongest
lastborn
Similar words to firstborn
Words similar to firstborn shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
eldest
oldest
primogenital
heir
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Firstborn. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/firstborn