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young

[yuhng] / yʌŋ /


NOUN
animate beings that are not mature
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


Example Sentences

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"I remember the first training session; he wasn't scared of anything, a hungry young kid who always wanted the ball. You just knew he was special and going to go on to great things."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

A third of its population had left to find work on the coast, leaving behind the elderly and the young.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In some ways, the small ADU is more than just a solution for young people who can’t afford to live in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

In March, jurors in California found both Meta, and the owner of YouTube Google had intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed the mental health of a young woman.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“Not every mother cares for their young, you know,” Ragginold snapped.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman