Younger — synonyms, younger antonyms, definition

1. younger (Adjective)

8 synonyms
jr. less seasoned less tested less tried more immature more vernal more youthful newer
1 antonym
older
6 definitions

younger (Adjective) — Used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father.

younger (Adjective) — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life, development or growth. ex. "young people"

younger (Adjective) — (of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity. ex. "young corn"

younger (Adjective) — Suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh. ex. "he is young for his age"

younger (Adjective) — Being in its early stage. ex. "a young industry" ex. "the day is still young"

younger (Adjective) — Not tried or tested by experience. ex. "a young hand at ploughing"

1 see also
age
2 topics
animate thing living thing