young
Translation
young
Examples
She has a young daughter.
She has a young daughter.
He is too young for this movie.
He is too young for this movie.
The night is still young.
The night is still young.
Grammar Patterns
((... noun)) used before a noun a young driver
((be ...)) used after a linking verb like 'be' He is very young.
Similar Words
Synonyms: youthful, juvenile; Antonyms: old, elderly, mature
Etymology
From Old English 'geong', related to Dutch 'jong' and German 'jung'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'youngster' or the 'youth' of a nation to remember the meaning of 'young'.