Meaning & Definition of word "Younger"
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Younger
/ˈjʌŋɡər/
adjective:
- 1. having lived or existed for a shorter time than someone or something else; less old.
- Example: My younger brother just started high school this year.
- 2. comparatively less advanced in age or development.
- Example: The younger students were excited for their first field trip.
- 3. relating to a person or thing that is at an earlier stage in life.
- Example: She is younger than her colleagues by a significant margin.
Etymology
Middle English: from 'youn' + '-er' suffix
Common Phrases and Expressions
younger than:
In comparison to another person, of lesser age.
younger generation:
The demographic group of people born more recently.
Related Words
youth:
The time of life when one is young; the early period of existence.
juvenile:
Relating to young people or animals.
Slang Meanings of younger
Meaning: Youngster
Example Sentence: That youngster just graduated from high school.
Meaning: Kid
Example Sentence: I was just a kid back then, younger and carefree.