younger
Definition of younger
(Entry 1 of 2)
comparative of young
younger
noun
youn·ger
| \ ˈyəŋ-gər
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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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“Younger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/younger. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of younger was before the 12th century
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