Meaning of Young
In simple words: Not old; in the early stage of life.
Young in a sentence
- The young boy climbed the tree with ease.
- She has a young spirit that makes her fun to be around.
- The young couple decided to travel around Europe this summer.
- In the young days of spring, the flowers begin to bloom.
- He feels young at heart despite his age.
How to use Young
Use 'young' to describe someone or something that is in the early years of development. Avoid using in formal contexts when describing age in professional settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'young' and associate it with the image of a small, playful puppy.
Related words
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Young in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
صغير
ليس كبيرًا في السن؛ في مرحلة مبكرة من الحياة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Young
বেশি বয়স্ক নয়; জীবনের প্রথম দিকে।
- GermanDeutsch
Jung
Nicht alt; im frühen Stadium des Lebens.
- SpanishEspañol
Joven
No viejo; en la etapa temprana de la vida.
- Persianفارسی
جوان
پیر نیست؛ در مراحل اولیه زندگی.
- FrenchFrançais
Jeune
Pas vieux ; au début de la vie.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Young
बूढ़ा नहीं; जीवन के शुरुआती चरण में।
- ItalianItaliano
Giovane
Non vecchio; nella fase iniziale della vita.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Jovem
Não velho; no início da vida.
- RussianРусский
Молодой
Не старый; на ранней стадии жизни.
- Urduاردو
نوجوان، جوان
بوڑھا نہیں؛ زندگی کے ابتدائی مراحل میں۔
- Chinese中文
年轻
不老;生命的早期阶段。
More words like Young
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Young
What does Young mean?
Not old; in the early stage of life.
What is the definition of Young?
having lived or existed for only a short time; not fully developed
How do you use Young in a sentence?
The young boy climbed the tree with ease.
Can you give another example of Young?
She has a young spirit that makes her fun to be around.
What are synonyms for Young?
Common alternatives include youthful.
What is the opposite of Young?
Opposite meanings include old, aged, mature.
What words go with Young?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, young at heart, young for your age.
What are common mistakes when using Young?
Confuse 'young' with 'youthful'. Use 'youngest' when intending to say 'youngest among many' instead of 'young'.
How do you pronounce Young?
US: /["/jʌŋ/","/ˈjʌŋɡər/","/ˈjʌŋɡɪst/"]/, UK: /["/jʌŋ/","/ˈjʌŋɡə(r)/","/ˈjʌŋɡɪst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Young?
Use 'young' to describe someone or something that is in the early years of development. Avoid using in formal contexts when describing age in professional settings.
What CEFR level is Young?
"Young" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.





















