young

Meanings

• adjective

  Of or relating to the early stage of the growth of living beings; not fully developed or grown.

  - "The young deer was still learning to walk."
  - "Despite being only 25, she was considered young in her field."

• noun

  A person who is not yet an adult.

  - "The young man helped his elderly neighbor."
  - "The young are often more adaptable to new technologies."

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Pronunciation

1. /jʌŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /jʌŋ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

aged , elderly , grown up , old , senior , youthless , aged , elderly , mature , old , youthless , experienced , mature , veteran , elderly , mature , senior

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Synonyms

junior , youthful , juvenile , youthful , immature , underdeveloped , undeveloped , juvenile

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with young
tune , moon , spoon

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Variants

List of all variants of young that leads to same result
young , younger , youngest , youngish , youngness , youngnesses , with young , youngs , Andrew Jackson Young , Jr. , Young , Brigham Young , Cy originally Young , Michael W. Young , Michael Warren Young , Owen D. Young , Whitney Moore Young , young adult , Young Avestan

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Forms

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younger, youngest

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'geong', from 'geawen' to grow.

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Trivia

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1. The youngest person ever to be elected to the US House of Representatives was Jeannette Rankin, who was 29 when she was elected in 1916.

2. In many cultures, young people are encouraged to leave their homes and strike out on their own to gain independence and experience the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. adolescence: The transitional stage of physical and social development that occurs between childhood and adulthood.

2. youth: The period of time when a person is young and not yet an adult.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the 'young' represent new beginnings, freshness, and vitality. In literature, young characters often face challenges and learn valuable life lessons. In art, young people are often depicted as carefree and full of energy.

How to Memorize "young"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a young animal in its natural habitat.
   - Visualize a group of young people playing together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'young' with the image of a fresh, green leaf.
   - Associate the word 'young' with the feeling of energy and vitality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'YOUNG' to remember the definition: 'You're Only Underneath Nature's Grace'

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