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Young

Verb / jʌŋ / Another word for young — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Young means being in an early stage of life or growth.

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Common collocations

  • young man
  • young woman
  • young people
  • young child
  • young adult
  • young at heart
  • young offender

Word family

noun youth
adjective young
adverb youngly

Usage note

Often used to describe people or animals in the early stages of life. 'Young' can also be used figuratively, as in 'young at heart'.

Example sentences

  1. The young girl played with her toys.
  2. I remember when I was young and carefree.
  3. The young leaves on the tree were a bright green color.
  4. The young athlete was very fast.
  5. The young chick was learning to fly.

Quotes

  • You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. - C.S. Lewis
  • Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life. - Samuel Ullman
  • The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation. - Pearl S. Buck

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