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younger

UK
/ˈjʌŋɡə/
US
/ˈjʌŋɚ/

Translations

youngeradjective
younger
Comp.
UK
/ˈjʌŋɡə/
US
/ˈjʌŋɡɚ/
Comparative degree of the adjective 'young'.
youngernoun
youngers
pl
UK
/ˈjʌŋɡə/
US
/ˈjʌŋɚ/
The younger of the two brothers is very talented.
Младший из двух братьев очень талантлив.
Antonyms
older
youngadjective

younger

Comp.

younger
Comp.
youngest
Super.
UK
/jʌŋ/
US
/jʌŋ/
The young artist displayed her paintings at the gallery.
Юная художница выставила свои картины в галерее.
The young athlete won the race.
Молодой спортсмен выиграл гонку.
Synonyms
immature
recent
new
fresh
inexperienced
novice
junior
youthful
Antonyms
old

Definitions

youngeradjective
Comparative degree of young: having lived or existed for less time than another person or thing mentioned.
She is three years younger than her brother.
youngernoun
A person, animal, or thing that is younger than another one mentioned or implied.
Among the two candidates, the younger was chosen for the position.
A younger sibling or child in a family.
He often had to babysit the younger while their parents were away.
A person who shares a name with an older relative, often used with “the” after the name to distinguish the two.
"Pliny the Younger" was renowned for his letters to the historian Tacitus.
youngadjective
Having lived or existed for only a short time; not old.
The young puppy was full of energy and curiosity.
Relating to or characteristic of youth; youthful.
She has a young spirit, always eager to try new things.
Inexperienced or immature.
He was too young in his career to take on such a big project.
Not yet fully matured, developed, or aged (especially of food or drink).
This cheese is still young and should be left to ripen for a few more months.
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