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  • younger
    younger
    adjective
    comparative of young.
  • Younger
    Younger
    noun
    Thomas Coleman Cole, 1844–1916, U.S. outlaw, associated with Jesse James.
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younger

1 American  
[yuhng-ger] / ˈyʌŋ gər /

adjective

  1. comparative of young.

  2. (usually initial capital letter) (used to designate the junior of two related persons bearing the same name).

    Charles the Younger ruled after his father abdicated.

noun

  1. the junior of two persons in age (often used with a possessive pronoun).

    Her brother is seven years her younger.
Younger 2 American  
[yuhng-ger] / ˈyʌŋ gər /

noun

  1. Thomas Coleman Cole, 1844–1916, U.S. outlaw, associated with Jesse James.

Etymology

Origin of younger

First recorded before 1000; young ( def. ) + -er 4 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The younger Turner attended Brown University but dropped out before graduating.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“The younger generation is more equipped for the changing dynamics in the world today than, in fact, maybe more middle-aged people,” said Stephen Squeri, CEO of American Express, in an earnings call.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Parents and carers are being reminded to encourage good hygiene, particularly among younger children, who may not show symptoms but can still pass the infection on.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Infants younger than 6 months can’t get the vaccine.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

A petite Black or Black Native, maybe your age or a year younger, stops walking to lean against the wall, wraps her arms around her stomach.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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