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Moderateyounger
The correct spelling is younger.
How to pronounce younger
/ˈjʌŋɡə/
adjectiveIPA: /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.In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.
- 2.At an early stage of existence or development; having recently come into existence.
- 3.(Not) advanced in age; (far towards or) at a specified stage of existence or age.
- 4.Junior (of two related people with the same name).
- 5.(of a decade of life) Early.
noun
- 1.One who is younger than another.
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