A1adjective 1K

Young

UK /["/jʌŋ/","/ˈjʌŋɡə(r)/","/ˈjʌŋɡɪst/"]/ US /["/jʌŋ/","/ˈjʌŋɡər/","/ˈjʌŋɡɪst/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

having lived or existed for only a short time; not fully developed

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In simple words: Not old; in the early stage of life.

Examples

• 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• young at heart
• young for your age

Synonyms

• youthful

Antonyms

• old
• aged
• mature

Common mistakes

• Confuse 'young' with 'youthful'.
• Use 'youngest' when intending to say 'youngest among many' instead of 'young'.