"young" Definition

Definitions for the word "young" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. superl.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. superl.
Being in the first part, pr period, of growth; as, a young plant; a young tree.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. superl.
Having little experience; inexperienced; unpracticed; ignorant; weak.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
The offspring of animals, either a single animal or offspring collectively.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. adj.
(younger; youngest) 1 not far advanced in life, development, or existence; not yet old. 2 a immature, inexperienced. B youthful. 3 of or characteristic of youth (young love). 4 representing young people (young farmers). 5 a distinguishing a son from his father (young george). B as a familiar or condescending form of address (listen, young lady). 6 (younger) distinguishing one person from another of the same name (the younger pitt). n. (collect.) Offspring, esp. Of animals. youngish adj. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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