English · Adjectives

younger

/ˈjʌŋɡər/

[/ˈjʌŋɡər/]

comparative of young

Beginneradjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'young'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more young than the other.

Example

She is younger than her cousin.

She is younger than her cousin.

Etymology

From 'young' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.

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