young
/jʌŋ/ adjective A1- In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago. · a lamb is a young sheep· these picture books are for young readers
- At an early stage of existence or development; having recently come into existence. · the age of space travel is still young· a young business
- advanced in age; (far towards or) at a specified stage of existence or age. · How young is your dog?· Her grandmother turned 70 years young last month.
- Junior (of two related people with the same name).
- Early (of a decade of life).
- Youthful; having the look or qualities of a young person. · My grandmother is a very active woman and is quite young for her age.
- Of or belonging to the early part of life. · The cynical world soon shattered my young dreams.
Comparative younger · Superlative youngest
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When the young man on board saw this person approach, he left his station by the pilot, and, hat in hand, leaned over the ship’s bulwarks.
He was a fine, tall, slim young fellow of eighteen or twenty, with black eyes, and hair as dark as a raven’s wing; and his whole appearance bespoke that calmness and resolution peculiar to men accustomed from their cradle to contend with danger.
Morrel,” replied the young man, “a great misfortune, for me especially!
The young sailor gave a look to see that his orders were promptly and accurately obeyed, and then turned again to the owner.
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