young — having lived or existed for only a short time; not old
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having lived or existed for only a short time; not old
Pronunciation (IPA): /jʌŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother acts young even though she's 80 years old.
- He's too young to understand why his mom hides chocolate from him.
- When I was young, I thought 30 was ancient.
young
ADJECTIVE[/jʌŋ/]
having lived or existed for only a short time; not old
The young puppy chases butterflies across the sunny meadow with boundless energy.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Young derives from Old English 'geong', which traces back to a common Proto-Germanic ancestor. The original meaning encompassed 'newly born' or 'fresh', denoting a state of limited temporal progression.
Breakdown
Old English 'geong' (new, fresh) → Modern English 'young'. The root carries the Proto-Germanic sense of recent origin or early stage of existence.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother acts young even though she's 80 years old.”
“He's too young to understand why his mom hides chocolate from him.”
“When I was young, I thought 30 was ancient.”
“The young student asked very intelligent questions.”
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