young

  1. Proper noun.  (surname, British distinguishing) for the younger of two people having the same given name.
  2. Adjective.  In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.
  3. Adjective.  As if young; having the look or qualities of a young person.
  4. Adjective.  Of or belonging to the early part of life.
  5. Adjective.  Having little experience; inexperienced; unpracticed; ignorant; weak.
  6. Noun.  People who are young; young beings.
  7. Noun.  The younger generation.
  8. Noun.  Offspring.
  9. Verb.  (informal, _) To become or seem to become younger.
  10. Verb.  (informal, _) To cause to appear younger.
  11. Verb.  (geology) To exhibit younging.

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