younger, jr.
(adjective) used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father; “John Junior”; “John Smith, Jr.”
new, young
(adjective) (of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity; “new potatoes”; “young corn”
unseasoned, untested, untried, young
(adjective) not tried or tested by experience; “unseasoned artillery volunteers”; “still untested in battle”; “an illustrator untried in mural painting”; “a young hand at plowing”
young
(adjective) being in its early stage; “a young industry”; “the day is still young”
young, immature
(adjective) (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth; “young people”
youthful, vernal, young
(adjective) suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh; “he is young for his age”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
younger
comparative form of young
• elder
• older
younger (plural youngers)
One who is younger than another.
• elder
Younger (plural Youngers)
A surname.
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Younger is the 3357th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 10658 individuals. Younger is most common among White (64.46%) and Black/African American (28.15%) individuals.
Source: Wiktionary
Young, a. [Compar. Younger; superl. Youngest.] Etym: [OE. yung, yong, , , AS. geong; akin to OFries. iung, iong, D. joing, OS., OHG., & G. jung, Icel. ungr, Sw. & Dan. ung, Goth. juggs, Lith. jaunas, Russ. iunuii, L. juvencus, juvenis, Skr. juva, juven. Junior, Juniper, Juvenile, Younker, Youth.]
1. Not long born; still in the first part of life; not yet arrived at adolescence, maturity, or age; not old; juvenile; -- said of animals; as, a young child; a young man; a young fawn. For he so young and tender was of age. Chaucer. "Whom the gods love, die young," has been too long carelessly said; . . . whom the gods love, live young forever. Mrs. H. H. Jackson.
2. Being in the first part, pr period, of growth; as, a young plant; a young tree. While the fears of the people were young. De Foe.
3. Having little experience; inexperienced; unpracticed; ignorant; weak. Come, come, elder brother, you are too young in this. Shak.
Young, n.
Definition: The offspring of animals, either a single animal or offspring collectively. [The egg] bursting with kindly rupture, forth disclosed Their callow young. Milton. With young, with child; pregnant.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
