younger Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective satellite used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
   jr..
   
   • John Junior
   • John Smith, Jr.
2. adjective (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
   immature; young.
   
   • young people
3. adjective satellite (of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity
   new; young.
   
   • new potatoes
   • young corn
4. adjective satellite suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
   vernal; young; youthful.
   
   • he is young for his age
5. adjective satellite being in its early stage
   young.
   
   • a young industry
   • the day is still young
6. adjective satellite not tried or tested by experience
   untried; untested; young; unseasoned.
   
   • unseasoned artillery volunteers
   • still untested in battle
   • an illustrator untried in mural painting
   • a young hand at plowing

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