Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Young.
How to pronounce young:
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Young - as an adjective
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
Example: "Young people"
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immature12Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
old4Young - as a noun
Any immature animal
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offspring18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal8animate beingbeast7brute7creature10fauna8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Young people collectively
Example: "Rock music appeals to the young"
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youth11Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
aged6United states civil rights leader (1921-1971)
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whitney moore young jr.whitney youngBritish physicist and egyptologist; he revived the wave theory of light and proposed a three-component theory of color vision; he also played an important role in deciphering the hieroglyphics on the rosetta stone (1773-1829)
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thomas youngUnited states jazz tenor saxophonist (1909-1959)
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lester willis younglester youngpres youngUnited states baseball player and famous pitcher (1867-1955)
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cy youngdanton true youngUnited states religious leader of the mormon church after the assassination of joseph smith; he led the mormon exodus from illinois to salt lake city, utah (1801-1877)
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brigham youngYoung - as an adjective satellite
(of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity
Example: "New potatoes"
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new6Suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
Example: "He is young for his age"
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vernal9youthful17Being in its early stage
Example: "A young industry"
Not tried or tested by experience
Example: "Unseasoned artillery volunteers"
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unseasoned11untested9untried8Young - as a verb
To become or seem to become younger.
To cause to appear younger.
To exhibit younging.
Example Sentences
"She is a young girl with a bright future."
"The young couple just had their first child."
"He is a talented young musician."
"The young man was full of energy and enthusiasm."
"The young trees in the forest were thriving."
Word Game Points
Is YOUNG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, young is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
YOUNG has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is YOUNG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, young is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordYOUNG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is YOUNG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, young is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordYOUNG has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
