young

UK: jʌŋ | US: jʌŋ

Definition

  1. adj. being in the early stage of life or growth

  2. adj. having the qualities of youth, such as vigor or freshness

  3. n. young people collectively

Structure
youn <young>
Etymology

The word "young" traces back to Old English geong, derived from Proto-Germanic jungaz, meaning "young" or "youthful." It shares roots with German jung and Dutch jong. The spelling evolved to "yong" in Middle English before settling on "young." The core concept of youthfulness has remained consistent across languages, reflecting vitality and early life stages.

Examples

  1. The young child laughed as she played in the park.

  2. He has a young mind full of curiosity.

  3. The organization supports the education of the young.

  4. She looks remarkably young for her age.

  5. Young animals often learn by observing their parents.