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Meaning of 'young' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Young [ n.]
- The offspring of animals, either a single animal or offspring collectively.
2 . Young [ superl.]
- Not long born; still in the first part of life; not yet arrived at adolescence, maturity, or age; not old; juvenile; -- said of animals; as, a young child; a young man; a young fawn.
- Being in the first part, pr period, of growth; as, a young plant; a young tree.
- Having little experience; inexperienced; unpracticed; ignorant; weak.

Meaning of 'young' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . young [ n]
Meaning (1):
- young people collectively
Example in sentence:
  • rock music appeals to the young;
  • youth everywhere rises in revolt
2 . young [ a]
Meaning (2):
- (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
Example in sentence:
  • young people
3 . young [ s]
Meaning (3):
- not tried or tested by experience
Example in sentence:
  • a young hand at plowing;
  • an illustrator untried in mural painting;
  • still untested in battle;
  • unseasoned artillery volunteers
Meaning (4):
- being in its early stage
Example in sentence:
  • a young industry;
  • the day is still young
Meaning (5):
- suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
Example in sentence:
  • he is young for his age
Meaning (6):
- (of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity
Example in sentence:
  • new potatoes;
  • young corn

Nearby Words:

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