younger

Speech parts

1. younger - Noun

2. younger - Adjective

Derived from young

3. younger - Adjective Satellite

4. Younger - Proper noun

Meaning

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

jr. less small early least little lower young vernal green minor youth fresh lesser slight
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Antonyms

elder older first better grown adult
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Phrases with the word

younger generation younger people younger son younger man getting younger and younger death of a younger person

Examples

No wise man ever wished to be younger. Jonathan Swift

As long as a woman can look ten years younger than her own daughter, she is perfectly satisfied. Oscar Wilde

We will be remembered only if we give to our younger generation a prosperous and safe India, resulting out of economic prosperity coupled with civilizational heritage. Abdul Kalam

As we grow older our bad qualities make us younger. Finnish Proverb

When the elderly ones in a house travel, the younger ones quickly grow in experience. Nigerian Proverb

Marry a man older than you and not a younger man, who will tire of you. Maltese Proverb

Close letter words and terms

younge youngen youngening younger bear younger bro younger brother