younger
Definition of younger
(Entry 1 of 2)
comparative of young
younger
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Definition of younger (Entry 2 of 2)
: an inferior in age : junior —usually used with a possessive pronoun is several years his younger
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8 Old Words for Young People
8 Old Words for Young People
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The first known use of younger was before the 12th century
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