Young

Pronunciation: /ˈjʌŋ/

Young (adjective)

  1. Having lived or existed for only a short time.
  2. At an early stage of life, growth, or development.

Examples

  • The young cat played with the ball.
  • She is still young and full of energy.

Common collocations: young child, young adult, young generation, young company, young industry

Young (noun)

  1. Children or babies of a person or animal.

Examples

  • The lioness protected her young.
  • Birds feed their young in the nest.

Synonyms of Young

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Young

  • describing age or maturity