young
A1Frequent NGSL-1UK /jʌŋ/US /jʌŋ/
Meaning
adjective
having lived or existed for only a short time; not fully developed
“Young babies need to be wrapped up warmly.”
noun
young people considered as a group
“It's a movie that will appeal to the young.”
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