young
young
jʌng
yang
British pronunciation
/jʌŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "young"in English

01

still in the earlier stages of life, not old

young definition and meaning
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He has a young brother who is learning to walk.
1.1

in the initial phase of existence or development

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The young startup company was already attracting significant attention from investors.
1.2

exhibiting qualities associated with youth, such as energy, vitality, and freshness

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Her young spirit and enthusiasm inspired everyone around her.
02

describing crops that are harvested at an early stage of development, before they reach complete maturity

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The young carrots were tender and sweet, perfect for a fresh salad.
03

not tried or tested by experience

Young
01

an animal in its early stages of development, typically before reaching maturity

young definition and meaning
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The mother bear was fiercely protective of her young as they ventured out of the den for the first time.
02

young people collectively

young definition and meaning
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The young of today are more tech-savvy than any previous generation.
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