Simple meaning
What does Young mean?
Young means not old yet or still growing.
Dictionary definition
Not old, or early in life or growth.
Example sentences
Young in a sentence
easy
The young bird stayed in the nest.
medium
A young tree needs water and sunlight.
hard
The young artist kept practicing until her drawings improved.
Synonyms
Words like Young
littleUse for someone or something small or early in life.
newUse for something recently made or started.
Antonyms
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Word family
Young word family
Base word
young
adjective
younger
More young.
adjective
youngest
Most young.
noun
youth
The time when someone is young.
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What does young mean?
Young means early in life or growth.
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