English · Adjectives
young
/jʌŋ/
[/jʌŋ/]
not old
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having lived or existed for only a short time; in an early stage of life.
Example
The young child laughed happily as she chased the butterflies in the garden.
The young child laughed happily as she chased the butterflies in the garden.
Etymology
From Old English 'geong', of Germanic origin, related to German 'jung'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for people, animals, and plants; opposite of 'old'.