Search
Select the dictionary language
young
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
youngest
Comparative
younger
gradable
Examples
He has a young brother who is learning to walk.
1.1
in the initial phase of existence or development
Examples
The young startup company was already attracting significant attention from investors.
1.2
exhibiting qualities associated with youth, such as energy, vitality, and freshness
Examples
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
Examples
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
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Animal
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Examples
The mother bear was fiercely protective of her young as they ventured out of the den for the first time.
02
young people collectively
Examples
The young of today are more tech-savvy than any previous generation.
Lexical Tree
youngish
youngness
young
