Young
/jʌŋ/
The meaning and definition of Young, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adjective
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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”
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At an early stage of existence or development; having recently come into existence.
“the age of space travel is still young; a young business”
noun
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People who are young; young people, collectively; youth.
“The young of today are well-educated.”
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Young or immature offspring (especially of an animal).
“The lion caught a gnu to feed its young.”
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
junior youthful juvenile immature underdeveloped undeveloped
Antonyms
aged elderly grown up old senior youthless
Origin
From Middle English yong, from Old English geong.
Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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