Young

usgb/jʌŋ/
adjective

Having little life or world experience, not being old.

She saw a young boy playing in the park.
Visual representation of "young" - Having little life or world experience, not being old

Often appears as...

  • young man
  • young woman
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Age Emphasis

Used to emphasize someone's age when it's considered unusually low for a specific situation.

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He's a young CEO at only 22.
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Relative Youth

Use 'young' to compare, suggesting one person or thing is younger than another.

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As the young brother, he always felt protected.
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