Words / A1

Y-UNG/jʌŋ/

Young means not old — having lived a short time. a young child, young people. Opposite of old for living things. Younger / youngest. For objects, we usually say new, not young.

Meaning

Not old; having lived for a short time.

Examples

• “They have a young child.”
• “She looks young.”

Good to know

young vs old (people). new vs old (things).

New