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younger
In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- Y
- Ends with
- R
- Contains
- OUNGE
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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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”
(Not) advanced in age; (far towards or) at a specified stage of existence or age.
“How young is your dog? Her grandmother turned 70 years young last month.”
Junior (of two related people with the same name).
(of a decade of life) Early.
Youthful; having the look or qualities of a young person.
“My grandmother is a very active woman and is quite young for her age.”
Of or belonging to the early part of life.
“The cynical world soon shattered my young dreams.”
Having little experience; inexperienced; unpracticed; ignorant; weak.
noun
One who is younger than another.
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a lamb is a young sheep; these picture books are for young readers
the age of space travel is still young; a young business
How young is your dog? Her grandmother turned 70 years young last month.
My grandmother is a very active woman and is quite young for her age.
The cynical world soon shattered my young dreams.
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