Young /jʌŋ/

The meaning and definition of Young, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

People who are young; young people, collectively; youth.
“The young of today are well-educated.”
Young or immature offspring (especially of an animal).
“The lion caught a gnu to feed its young.”

verb

To become or seem to become younger.
To cause to appear younger.

adjective

In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.
“a lamb is a young sheep; these picture books are for young readers”
At an early stage of existence or development; having recently come into existence.
“the age of space travel is still young; a young business”

Synonyms junior youthful juvenile immature underdeveloped undeveloped

Antonyms aged elderly grown up old senior youthless

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Young /jʌŋ/

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