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younger

The correct spelling is younger.

How to pronounce younger

/ˈjʌŋɡə/
adjective

IPA: /ˈjʌŋɡə/

Say it like: Yow-nje-r

The correct spelling is younger. In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago. For example: "a lamb is a young sheep;  these picture books are for young readers"

Usage Examples

a lamb is a young sheep;  these picture books are for young readers

the age of space travel is still young;   a young business

How young is your dog?   Her grandmother turned 70 years young last month.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.
  2. 2.At an early stage of existence or development; having recently come into existence.
  3. 3.(Not) advanced in age; (far towards or) at a specified stage of existence or age.
  4. 4.Junior (of two related people with the same name).
  5. 5.(of a decade of life) Early.

noun

  1. 1.One who is younger than another.

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