younger
adjective
comparative of young.
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- comparative of young.
younger
1 American
[yuhng-ger]
/ ˈjʌŋ gər /
adjective
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comparative of young.
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(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
Younger
2
American
[yuhng-ger]
/ ˈjʌŋ gər /
noun
Etymology
Origin of younger
First recorded before 1000; young ( def. ) + -er 4 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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If you’re younger, you have time on your side.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
But if Chara, 40, is an old man in a league where the average age is younger than 26, he would have been something of whippersnapper in this summer’s World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
A new study suggests these cultural activities are associated with a younger physiological age, meaning the body may function more like that of a younger person.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
Index retirement ages to current life spans rather than to historic markers set when people died younger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Very down-to-earth, though she was even younger than us. A sharp wit who could put you in your place with one look. I loved it!”
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
"Younger people have seen that loyalty doesn't pay off," says Kemp.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Younger version of me, life wasn’t always great, but, I don’t know, she made things better.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Younger people are being pulled in different ways on how — or if — to use AI.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
Younger travelers increasingly want customized experiences, local guides, social interaction, and activities that can be shared online.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
Younger, one- syllable tykes were not allowed in the Field, so it was natural that Matt would be curious and a little in awe.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
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