Definition of young
younger
play \ˈyəŋ-gər\;youngest
play \ˈyəŋ-gəst\1a : being in the first or an early stage of life, growth, or developmentb : junior 1ac : of an early, tender, or desirable age for use as food or drink fresh young lamb a young wine
2 : having little experience
3a : recently come into being : new a young publishing companyb : youthful 5
4 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of youth or a young person young at heart
5 capitalized : representing a new or rejuvenated especially political group or movement
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Examples of young in a Sentence
He looks young for his age.
A very nice young man greeted us at the door.
Young people today have a lot of opportunities.
He dreamed of being an artist when he was young.
The movie isn't suitable for young viewers.
He's still too young to buy alcohol legally.
Our youngest daughter just started school.
“When I was young,” the man said, “the world was a different place.”
The season is still young.
Origin and Etymology of young
Middle English yong, from Old English geong; akin to Old High German jung young, Latin juvenis
First Known Use: before 12th century
Examples of young in a Sentence
music that appeals to the young
The very young and the elderly are particularly sensitive to the disease.
a robin feeding her young
The young of a wolf are called pups.
Before 12th Century
First Known Use of young
before 12th century
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Andrew Jackson, Jr. 1932– U.S. ambassador to U.N. (1977–79)
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Brig*hamplay \ˈbri-gəm\ 1801–1877 American Mormon leader
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Cy originally Denton True Young 1867–1955 American baseball player
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Owen D. 1874–1962 American lawyer
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Whitney Moore 1921–1971 American civil rights leader
YOUNG Defined for English Language Learners
young
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: in an early stage of life, growth, or development : not yet old
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: recently formed, produced, started, etc.
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Definition of young for English Language Learners
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the young : young people
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: young animals, birds, etc.
YOUNG Defined for Kids
Definition of young for Students
younger
\ˈyəŋ-gər\;youngest
\ˈyəŋ-gəst\Definition of young for Students
1 : young people It's a story for young and old.
2 : immature or recently born offspring a bear and her young
Medical Dictionary
young
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young
1: immature offspring—used especially of animals
2: a single recently born or hatched animal
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