Pronunciation: /jʌŋ/
noun a person in the early period of life or existence
A1 I saw a young boy playing in the park.
A2 The young are the future of our society.
B1 The young often have different perspectives than older generations.
B2 Many young people struggle to find employment in today's economy.
C1 It is important to invest in the education and development of the young.
C2 The young have the potential to make significant changes in the world.
adjective describing a person, animal, or thing as having lived or existed for only a short time
A1 He is a young boy.
A2 The young girl is learning to ride a bike.
B1 The young couple got married last year.
B2 The young athlete broke a world record.
C1 The young scientist made a groundbreaking discovery.
C2 The young prodigy composed a symphony at age 10.
formal The young candidate showed great promise during the interview.
informal The young kid is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
slang That young dude is totally crushing it on the basketball court.
figurative The young tree swayed gently in the breeze, symbolizing new beginnings.
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