Synonyms for

Younger

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

Definition

comparative of young; having lived or existed for a shorter time

Synonyms & similar words

immature youthful jr new untried young untested old unseasoned vernal junior minor underage fresh early immature adolescent childish youthful naive inexperienced juvenile tender infantile babyish underdeveloped growing undeveloped unripe unfinished

Synonyms by register

Formal

junior less experienced subordinate

Informal

kid little smaller

Literary

tender green

Antonyms

older elder senior aged mature adult

Common collocations

  • younger brother
  • younger sister
  • younger generation
  • younger than
  • younger son
  • younger child
  • younger relative

Word family

noun youth
adjective young
adverb youngly

Usage note

When comparing ages, 'younger' is the standard comparative form of 'young'. It is often used with 'than' to make direct comparisons.

Example sentences

  1. My brother is younger than me by two years.
  2. I have a younger sister who loves to draw.
  3. The younger kids in the class are not allowed to go on the field trip.
  4. When I was younger, I used to play outside all the time.
  5. The younger generation is more interested in technology than the older generation.

Quotes

  • The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions. - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
  • I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now. - Bob Dylan
  • You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old. - George Burns

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