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Definition young in British English

young adjective

adjective
/jʌŋ/
1

someone who is young has lived for only a short time

Example

She's married with two young children.

Example

They told him he was too young to understand.

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1.1

looking or behaving in a way that you would expect of a young person

Example

She has very young hands.

Example

He's a nice boy, but very young for his age.

Example

Denise looks really young for her age, doesn't she?

1.2

used about things that are suitable for young people

Example

I'm afraid I think that dress is a little young for you.

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2

something that is young has existed for only a short time

Example

It's still quite a young organization.

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Definition young in British English