adjective
young
yuhng
adjective
1
In an early stage of life; not yet old.
"Their two young children are still in primary school."
"She looks young for her age."
2
Having existed for only a short time; new or immature.
"The company is young but growing fast."
"It's a young industry, so the rules are still being written."
noun
1
The offspring of an animal, especially when still immature.
"The lioness fiercely protects her young."
How to Use Young
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot old — early in life, or new.
Common pairings
young at heart
young generation
the young
Word Forms
younger comparative, younged past tense, young plural, youngs plural, youngs singular, youngest superlative
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Etymology
From Old English ġeong, going back through Proto-Germanic to a Proto-Indo-European root also behind the Latin-derived word "juvenile."