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young

/jʌŋ/
adjective★Beginner— not old; in the early part of life
general

Having lived or existed for only a short time; not old

The young trees need plenty of water to grow.

Trees that have not been growing for long need a lot of water.

He is young at heart, always eager to learn new things.

Even though he is not physically young, he has a youthful spirit.

💡

Can refer to people, animals, or things that are in the early stages of their existence.

general

Relatively new or recent in development or existence

The young company is growing rapidly.

The company that was recently established is expanding quickly.

💡

Often used to describe things like businesses, technologies, or ideas that are new.

Collocations

young at hearthaving a youthful spirit despite ageyoung and innocentinexperienced and pureyoung professionalsomeone early in their career

Synonyms

juvenileyouthfulinexperiencednewrecent

Antonyms

oldagedmatureelderly

Related Phrases

young bloodphrase
young people who bring new energy
young lovephrase
romantic feelings in youth

💡Pro Tip

Age Context

The meaning of 'young' can vary based on context. For example, a 30-year-old might be considered young in some contexts but not in others.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overgeneralization

Be careful not to assume that 'young' always means physically young, as it can also refer to things that are new or recent.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'yong,' from Old English 'geong,' meaning 'young, youthful,' from Proto-Germanic 'jungaz,' related to Old Norse 'ungr,' Gothic 'juggs,' and Old High German 'jung.'

📝Usage Notes

Can be used as a noun to refer to young people collectively, as in 'the young of today.'

Word Breakdown

young
not old
root
English Dictionary

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