B1noun 2K

Youth

🇬🇧 UK /["/juːθ/","/juːðz/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/juːθ/","/juːðz/"]/

Meaning of Youth

the time of life when a person is young, especially the time before a child becomes an adult

In simple words: A young person, especially a teenager or someone in their early twenties.

Youth in a sentence

• Youth is often associated with energy and enthusiasm.
• Many countries have programs aimed at empowering youth.
• The youth of today are more technologically savvy than previous generations.
• During her youth, she traveled extensively around the world.
• Youth culture plays a significant role in shaping societal trends.

How to use Youth

Used generally to refer to young people. In formal contexts, it can refer to young people in social or educational discussions. Avoid using it sarcastically.

Grammar pattern

youth + object

Memory hint

Think of 'youth' as 'youthful' — both words share the idea of being young.

Related words

Collocations with Youth

• early
• lost
• misspent
• spend
• recapture
• relive
• during your youth
• from youth
• in your youth
• not in the first flush of youth
• comparative
• extreme
• eternal
• have
• the fountain of youth
• modern
• local
• inner-city
• educate
• target
• corrupt
• culture
• subculture
• centre/​center
• the country’s youth
• the nation’s youth
• the youth of today
• male
• black
• white
• gang
• group

Synonyms for Youth

• youngster
• teenager
• juvenile
• adolescent
• young adult

Opposites of Youth

• age
• maturity
• elderliness

Common mistakes with Youth

• Confused with 'young' — 'youth' is a noun, while 'young' is an adjective.
• Overuse — don't say 'the youth' when referring to a specific person.
• Mixing up 'youth' and 'teenager' — 'youth' can include young adults, not just teens.

Frequently asked questions about Youth

What does Youth mean?

A young person, especially a teenager or someone in their early twenties.

What is the definition of Youth?

the time of life when a person is young, especially the time before a child becomes an adult

How do you use Youth in a sentence?

Youth is often associated with energy and enthusiasm.

Can you give another example of Youth?

Many countries have programs aimed at empowering youth.

What are synonyms for Youth?

Common alternatives include youngster, teenager, juvenile, adolescent, young adult.

What is the opposite of Youth?

Opposite meanings include age, maturity, elderliness.

What words go with Youth?

It commonly pairs with early, lost, misspent, spend, recapture, relive, during your youth, from youth, in your youth, not in the first flush of youth, comparative, extreme, eternal, have, the fountain of youth, modern, local, inner-city, educate, target, corrupt, culture, subculture, centre/​center, the country’s youth, the nation’s youth, the youth of today, male, black, white, gang, group.

What are common mistakes when using Youth?

Confused with 'young' — 'youth' is a noun, while 'young' is an adjective. Overuse — don't say 'the youth' when referring to a specific person. Mixing up 'youth' and 'teenager' — 'youth' can include young adults, not just teens.

How do you pronounce Youth?

US: /["/juːθ/","/juːðz/"]/, UK: /["/juːθ/","/juːðz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Youth?

Used generally to refer to young people. In formal contexts, it can refer to young people in social or educational discussions. Avoid using it sarcastically.

What CEFR level is Youth?

"Youth" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.