younger

adjective
UK: /ˈjʌŋɡər/
US: /ˈjʌŋɡər/

  1. Being at an earlier stage of life or development.

    1. My younger brother is ten years old. [ ] [ ]
    2. She looks much younger than she actually is because of her healthy lifestyle. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to refer to someone who has not lived as long as another.

    1. I am younger than my sister. [ ] [ ]
    2. Compared to my grandmother, I feel much younger and full of energy. [ ] [ ]

  3. Relating to the more youthful period of someone's life.

    1. I have fond memories of my younger days. [ ] [ ]
    2. His younger self would be proud of the man he has become now. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

junior youthful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "younger" in English means: Being at an earlier stage of life or development., Used to refer to someone who has not lived as long as another., Relating to the more youthful period of someone's life..

The phonetic transcription of "younger" is /ˈjʌŋɡər/ in British English and /ˈjʌŋɡər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "younger": junior, youthful.

Example usage of "younger": "My younger brother is ten years old.". More examples on the page.