Younger

/ˈjʌŋɡər/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

having lived or existed for a shorter time than someone or something else; less old.

My younger brother just started high school this year.

comparatively less advanced in age or development.

The younger students were excited for their first field trip.

relating to a person or thing that is at an earlier stage in life.

She is younger than her colleagues by a significant margin.

Middle English: from 'youn' + '-er' suffix

younger than

In comparison to another person, of lesser age.

younger generation

The demographic group of people born more recently.

youth

The time of life when one is young; the early period of existence.

juvenile

Relating to young people or animals.

Youngster

That youngster just graduated from high school.

Kid

I was just a kid back then, younger and carefree.